Subject:2010-11 in English soccer

Written By:Boboon06/29/10 at 7:43 pm

I let the last one go dead, I think. I'm not very good at keeping up with things..!

Two managerial changes in the Premiership, as Avram Grant comes into West Ham United, and Rafael Benitez leaves Liverpool. Newcastle United and West Bromwich Albion make immediate returns to the Premier League, having been relegated in the 2008-09 season - while Blackpool will join them. The Premier League kicks off on August 14.

The Championship season begins on Friday August 6, while League One and League Two begin on the 7th. Stevenage Borough and Oxford United make their return to league football.

More thoughts later.

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Written By:Frankon07/01/10 at 1:04 am

Who are some major stars moving into the premier league this year (for the first time) and what other big stars are changing teams within English Premier?

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Written By:Philip Enoon07/02/10 at 12:31 pm

Football Association announces that Fabio Capello will stay on as England manager

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Written By:Frankon07/03/10 at 10:47 pm

Football Association announces that Fabio Capello will stay on as England manager

Everytime I hear that name I laugh (Capello is Italian for "hair". Mr. Hair. ;Dr

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Written By:Philip Enoon07/08/10 at 3:36 pm

Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves will miss the start of the season after an injury setback.

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Written By:Philip Enoon07/13/10 at 2:18 pm

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp extends his contract with the club until 2013 after leading them to fourth place in the Premier League last season.

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Written By:Philip Enoon07/15/10 at 6:39 am

Burnley accept 'substantial' bid from Rangers for winger Chris Eagles

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Written By:Philip Enoon07/15/10 at 8:30 am

Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey announces his retirement from international football

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Written By:Philip Enoon08/25/10 at 3:38 pm

Tottenham powered through the rain and on towards the group stage of the Champions League as they led Young Boys Bern 4-0 in the closing minutes of their qualifying second leg at White Hart Lane - and thus 6-3 on aggregate.

Peter Crouch scored a hat-trick. He headed home in the fifth minute, again on the hour and from an 80th-minute penalty after Gareth Bale had been tripped. Jermain Defoe scored Spurs' second in the 32nd minute.

Spurs, who had lost 3-2 in Switzerland a week earlier, thus progressed to the draw for the group stage which is being held by UEFA in Monte Carlo on Thursday evening.

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Written By:Philip Enoon08/26/10 at 1:55 am

Tottenham are set to complete the signing of Croatian keeper Stipe Pletikosa on a season-long loan.

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Written By:Philip Enoon08/26/10 at 12:45 pm

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW (European Football):

Liverpool face Trabzonspor in their Europa League play-off second leg with Man City and Aston Villa in action later, after a Champions League draw that saw Man Utd paired with Rangers and Tottenham in Inter Milan's group.

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Written By:Philip Enoon08/26/10 at 2:14 pm

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW (European Football):

Liverpool face Trabzonspor in their Europa League play-off second leg with Man City and Aston Villa in action later, after a Champions League draw that saw Man Utd paired with Rangers and Tottenham in Inter Milan's group. Group AInter Milan, Werder Bremen, Tottenham, FC Twente

Group BLyon, Benfica, Schalke, Hapoel Tel-Aviv

Group CManchester United, Valencia, Rangers, Bursaspor

Group DBarcelona, Panathinaikos, FC Copenhagen, Rubin Kazan

Group EBayern Munich, AS Roma, Basel, CFR Cluj

Group FChelsea, Marseille, Spartak Moscow, Zilina

Group GAC Milan, Real Madrid, Ajax, Auxerre

Group HArsenal, Shakhtar Donetsk, Braga, Partizan Belgrade

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Written By:Philip Enoon08/27/10 at 1:30 am

Liverpool agree terms for the transfer of Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano to Barcelona

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Written By:Philip Enoon08/27/10 at 3:54 pm

Blackburn confirm signing of former Manchester City striker Benjani on one-year deal

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Written By:Philip Enoon08/28/10 at 12:43 am

Charles N'Zogbia will not be joining Birmingham from Wigan after failing to agree personal terms

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Written By:Philip Enoon08/28/10 at 7:13 am

Tottenham drawn at home against Arsenal in Carling Cup third round

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Written By:Philip Enoon08/28/10 at 7:13 am

Blackburn host Arsenal in the early kick off ahead of a busy day of Premier League and Football League action.

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The drone of the vuvuzela will not be heard in any European competitions after the continent's governing body banned them from all stadiums hosting UEFA matches.

The plastic trumpets that were used by fans at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, will be banned from the Champions League and Europa League, as well as all Euro 2012 Qualifying matches.

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/03/10 at 2:04 pm

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all kick off their Euro 2012 qualifying campaigns on a busy night of international football.

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/03/10 at 2:12 pm

2003: GOALFLASH England 1-0 Bulgaria (Defoe)

England goal: It's taken less than three minutes and post-World Cup England are up and running. Ashley Cole sees his effort from Wayne Rooney's brilliant pass saved but Jermain Defoe hooks home a splendid finish from the Chelsea full-back's subsequent pass to hand an effervescent England the lead.

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/03/10 at 2:50 pm

HALF-TIME ENGLAND 1-0 BULGARIA

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/03/10 at 3:02 pm

LATEST: MONTENEGRO 1-0 WALES

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/03/10 at 3:23 pm

LATEST: GOALFLASH England 2-0 Bulgaria

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/03/10 at 4:11 pm

FULL-TIME ENGLAND 4-0 BULGARIA

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/03/10 at 4:20 pm

Jermain Defoe scores three goals as England begin their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with a 4-0 win over Bulgaria at Wembley.

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/04/10 at 9:40 am

England and Tottenham defender Michael Dawson is ruled out of Tuesday's game against Switzerland because of an injury suffered against Bulgaria.

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/05/10 at 1:33 am

Wayne Rooney may miss Switzerland qualifier because of newspaper story about his private life

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/05/10 at 4:30 am

Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier is keeping quiet over speculation that he could be handed a managerial role at Aston Villa.

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/05/10 at 4:30 am

Alan Curbishley is among the candidates to be interviewed for the vacant manager's post at Aston Villa, BBC Sport understands.

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/05/10 at 4:31 am

Bob Bradley has signed a new four-year extension to his contract as United States coach, ending speculation linking him with the Aston Villa job.

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/06/10 at 12:16 pm

England manager Fabio Capello insists striker Wayne Rooney will play in the Euro 2012 qualifier away to Switzerland on Tuesday.

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Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen ask the media to respect their privacy while they discuss newspaper allegations about the footballer.

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/10/10 at 4:42 pm

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and Everton manager David Moyes refuse to be drawn on Wayne Rooney's off-field problems as the troubled striker returns to face his former club on Saturday.

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/11/10 at 7:38 am

Wayne Rooney left out of Manchester United squad to face Everton, Rio Ferdinand also omitted

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/11/10 at 7:39 am

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp considers making William Gallas captain for trip to West Brom

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/11/10 at 8:01 am

Wayne Rooney left out of Manchester United squad to face Everton, Rio Ferdinand also omittedThe England striker is at the centre of allegations about his private life and has been spared an expected hostile return to his former club.

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/11/10 at 9:08 am

Everton strike twice in injury time to secure a 3-3 draw with Man Utd in Premier League

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/11/10 at 3:23 pm

Fulham confirm striker Bobby Zamora has broken his leg and will be out for at least four months

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/12/10 at 11:28 am

Birmingham look to continue their bright start to the season as they host Liverpool in Sunday's Premier League game.

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Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper ruled out for about 12 weeks after shoulder surgery

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/24/10 at 11:53 am

England midfielder Owen Hargreaves returns to training with Manchester United

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/24/10 at 11:55 am

Everton's Louis Saha two to three weeks from return; Victor Anichebe out for six weeks

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/25/10 at 12:35 am

Gerard Houllier signs a three-year deal as Aston Villa manager

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/25/10 at 6:34 am

The draw for the Carling Cup fourth round takes place before leaders Chelsea travel to Manchester City in the first of seven top-flight games on a busy Saturday in the Premier League.

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Written By:Philip Enoon09/25/10 at 6:55 am

The draw for the Carling Cup fourth round takes place before leaders Chelsea travel to Manchester City in the first of seven top-flight games on a busy Saturday in the Premier League. Fourth round draw:

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/19/10 at 11:50 am

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Wayne Rooney wants to quit Manchester United.The Old Trafford boss admitted he was "shocked" and "disappointed" to hear the news but said he had not fallen out with the 24-year-old England striker.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/19/10 at 12:41 pm

Wayne Rooney will not start for Man Utd v Bursaspor on Wednesday because of an ankle injury

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/19/10 at 1:41 pm

Champions League - Spartak Moscow 0-2 Chelsea

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/19/10 at 1:41 pm

Cesc Fabregas returns for Arsenal in their Champions League tie against Shakhtar Donetsk

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Written By:Frankon10/19/10 at 10:30 pm

Wayne Rooney will not start for Man Utd v Bursaspor on Wednesday because of an ankle injury

I read that Rooney wants out of Man U.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/20/10 at 12:26 pm

I read that Rooney wants out of Man U.Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has confirmed that he wishes to leave the club.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/20/10 at 12:27 pm

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has confirmed that he wishes to leave the club.The 24-year-old said he will not be signing a new contract with the Old Trafford outfit following a meeting with chief executive David Gill.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/20/10 at 2:10 pm

A Wayne Rooney-less Manchester United face Turkish side Bursaspor, Tottenham travel to holders Inter Milan and Rangers entertain Spanish giants Valencia on a big night of Champions League football.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/20/10 at 2:33 pm

Half-time Inter Milan 4-0 Tottenham

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Written By:Boboon10/20/10 at 2:34 pm

Half-time Inter Milan 4-0 Tottenham

Quite an amazing first-half performance. And I was hoping there would be a lot of action as I was busy for most of that 45 minutes!

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/20/10 at 2:37 pm

Quite an amazing first-half performance. And I was hoping there would be a lot of action as I was busy for most of that 45 minutes!One rare night for me, I am not watching it.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/20/10 at 2:37 pm

Half-time Manchester United 1-0 Bursaspor

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/20/10 at 3:10 pm

Quite an amazing first-half performance. And I was hoping there would be a lot of action as I was busy for most of that 45 minutes!Spurs have got one goal now!

"I don't want this to become a saga, believe me. I've a game to prepare for Sunday"

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/22/10 at 1:45 pm

Portsmouth likely to be closed down and liquidated, according to club statement

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/22/10 at 1:46 pm

Portsmouth likely to be closed down and liquidated, according to club statementClub in jeopardy after negotiations with ex-owner Alexandre Gaydamak break down

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/22/10 at 2:01 pm

Wayne Rooney has made a shock U-turn and agreed a new five-year contract at Manchester United just two days after announcing his intention to leave.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/22/10 at 5:55 pm

Bristol City and Queens Park Rangers draw 1-1 at Ashton Gate in Championship

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/23/10 at 6:18 am

Club in jeopardy after negotiations with ex-owner Alexandre Gaydamak break downAdministrator Andrew Andronikou is still hopeful a deal can be struck between creditor Alexandre Gaydamak and Portsmouth to save the stricken club.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/24/10 at 9:28 am

Full-time: Stoke 1-2 Man United

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/24/10 at 9:30 am

Full-time: Stoke 1-2 Man UnitedPhil McNulty reports: "Javier Hernandez filled the gap left behind by Wayne Rooney in style after Manchester United threatened to squander the lead once more. Bitter disappointment for Stoke after Tuncay's wonderful leveller, but United the better side."

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Written By:Boboon10/24/10 at 9:32 am

Switching topics, slightly, Phil, have you seen this?!

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/24/10 at 9:34 am

Switching topics, slightly, Phil, have you seen this?!I have noticed that, and made a hint in Dutch Football thread.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/26/10 at 2:55 pm

HALF-TIME Ipswich 2-1 NorthamptonLeicester 0-1 West BromBirmingham 0-0 Brentford Wigan 0-0 SwanseaMan Utd 0-0 WolverhamptonOk, it's not exactly been a thriller at Old Trafford (to put it mildly) but we have seen quite a bit of Bebe. After a quiet start, he saw plenty of the ball and has been Manchester United's best player. Gabriel Obertan and Federico Macheda have not been anything like as impressive.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/26/10 at 3:13 pm

Manchester United should be ahead. Really, they should. Michael Carrick slips Ji-Sung Park clear and he is in acres of space inside the area with only Wayne Hennessey to beat. What does he do? He curls a tame effort straight at the Wales keeper.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/27/10 at 3:46 pm

FULL-TIME Newcastle 0-4 ArsenalNo such extra-time demands at St James' Park as Arsenal stroll into the quarter-finals thanks to an own goal, controversial second, and then a couple of quality breakaway goals late on.

"Crazy predictions...West ham to beat Arsenal 6-5. Blackburn win 4-0. Everton-Stoke abandoned due to sheep invading the pitch. Fulham and Wigan draw 0-0 but both teams go down to eight men in the first half. Man Utd lose 5-4 after being 4-0 up at half time, and Wolves win 8-0."

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/30/10 at 8:35 am

BREAKING TEAM NEWSSpanish midfielder Mikel Arteta shakes off a hamstring injury to start for Everton against Stoke.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/30/10 at 9:07 am

At Craven Cottage and Ewood Park - the latter's kick-off held back by a minutes' applause following the death of Blackburn legend Ronnie Clayton. RIP.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/30/10 at 9:23 am

LATEST:

The ball's in the net at Goodison Park off the legs of Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross - but the whistle had already rightly gone for Yakubu's rather unsubtle shove on keeper Asmir Begovic.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/30/10 at 9:24 am

GOALFLASH:

Blackburn 1-0 Chelsea (Benjani)

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/30/10 at 9:25 am

GOALFLASH:

Wolves 0-1 Man City (Adebayor pen)

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/30/10 at 9:28 am

GOALFLASH:

Blackburn 1-0 Chelsea (Benjani)Blackburn goal: It has been coming - how will Chelsea react? Simple from Blackburn, El Hadji Diouf crossing for Benjani to rise above John Terry and head into the corner from 12 yards out.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/30/10 at 9:28 am

GOALFLASH:

Wolves 0-1 Man City (Adebayor pen)Man City goal: Richard Stearman comes in with a late challenge on David Silva and referee Mike Dean has no doubts and points to the spot. Emmanuel Adebayor places his penalty kick to Marcus Hahnemann's left.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/30/10 at 9:32 am

GOALFLASH:

Wolves 1-1 Man City (Milijas)

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/30/10 at 9:32 am

GOALFLASH:

Fulham 1-0 Wigan (Dempsey)

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/30/10 at 9:36 am

GOALFLASH:

Wolves 1-1 Man City (Milijas)Wolves goal: This is a cracking game at Molineux with both teams going for it - and the hosts are level as Nenad Milijas gets on the end of some good work by Christophe Berra down the left and lashes into the corner from the edge of the area.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/30/10 at 9:36 am

GOALFLASH:

Fulham 1-0 Wigan (Dempsey)Fulham goal: Zoltan Gera finds Carlos Salcido out on the the left and his cross falls right on to the head of Chris Demspey who leaps to nod into the bottom corner.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/30/10 at 10:00 am

The current League Table for the Premier League can be seen here

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/30/10 at 10:05 am

MANCHESTER UNITED V TOTTENHAMReport: "The last time Tottenham won at Old Trafford was back in December 1989 when a certain Gary Lineker notched the only goal of the game. Spurs have failed to win any of their last 25 meetings against United in all competitions and Sir Alex Ferguson will be keen to extend that sequence as his Red Devils look to close the five-point gap on leaders Chelsea."

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/30/10 at 12:10 pm

GOALFLASH:

Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham (Vidic)

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/30/10 at 12:21 pm

HALF-TIME: Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham "Very much a match for those who love top-class long-range shooting, not to mention a quality of passing and movement that is pleasing on the eye. Of course, the only goal came from a thudding header."

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/30/10 at 1:33 pm

FULL-TIME:

Man Utd 2-0 Tottenham

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/31/10 at 2:16 am

FULL-TIME:

Man Utd 2-0 TottenhamNani scored a controversial second goal as Manchester United continued their fine record against Tottenham.

Tottenham keeper Heurelho Gomes rolled the ball out for a free-kick after Nani had clearly handled the ball but the United player had not been penalised.

Nani then struck the ball into an empty net, much to the Spurs players' fury.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/31/10 at 9:02 am

GOALFLASH:

Newcastle 1-0 Sunderland (Nolan)

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/31/10 at 9:02 am

GOALFLASH:

Newcastle 1-0 Sunderland (Nolan)Newcastle goal: Breakthrough! It's a lovely, cheeky finish too - Kevin Nolan, with his back to goal, hooking Shola Ameobi's knockdown over his shoulder and into the roof of the net from a corner. Take that 0-0 fans.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/31/10 at 9:09 am

GOALFLASH:

Newcastle 2-0 Sunderland (Nolan)Newcastle goal: It won't make a 'Greatest Goals' DVD - but Kevin Nolan could not care less. Jonas Gutierrez's shot is blocked before Andy Carroll attempts a scissors kick that Newcastle are fortunate to see bounce into the ground and over the Sunderland defence, where Nolan is able to chest down and slide home. Toon fans go ballistic.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/31/10 at 9:12 am

Newcastle goal: It won't make a 'Greatest Goals' DVD - but Kevin Nolan could not care less. Jonas Gutierrez's shot is blocked before Andy Carroll attempts a scissors kick that Newcastle are fortunate to see bounce into the ground and over the Sunderland defence, where Nolan is able to chest down and slide home. Toon fans go ballistic.TV replays show, by the way, that Shola Ameobi was in an offside position when that ball was played to Kevin Nolan - and he might have even blocked off a defender at the same time.

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/31/10 at 9:53 am

While I was away....

HALF-TIME:

Newcastle 3-0 Sunderland

GOALFLASH Newcastle 3-0 Sunderland (Ameobi pen)

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Written By:Philip Enoon10/31/10 at 10:00 am

Sunderland red card: From bad to worse for the visitors as Andy Carroll is felled by Titus Bramble as the Newcastle man dashes through on goal - Phil Dowd decides it was a goalscoring opportunity and Bramble gets his marching orders.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/01/10 at 1:58 pm

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp will stop doing post-match interviews if punished for describing Manchester United winger Nani's goal on Saturday as "a farce".The Football Association will decide on Tuesday whether to charge Redknapp for his comments after Spurs' 2-0 defeat.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/06/10 at 8:30 am

GOALFLASH Bolton 1-0 Tottenham (Davies)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/06/10 at 8:30 am

GOALFLASH Bolton 1-0 Tottenham (Davies)Bolton goal: Spurs boss Harry Redknapp will not be happy. Fabrice Muamba steals the ball off Sandro and Matty Taylor slips Kevin Davies clear. The Bolton striker is a yard offside but play continues and he slams a superb finish past Heurelo Gomes and into the bottom corner of the net.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/06/10 at 8:31 am

Bolton goal: Spurs boss Harry Redknapp will not be happy. Fabrice Muamba steals the ball off Sandro and Matty Taylor slips Kevin Davies clear. The Bolton striker is a yard offside but play continues and he slams a superb finish past Heurelo Gomes and into the bottom corner of the net.he was offside, I saw it with my own eyes!

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Written By:Bobbyon11/06/10 at 8:34 am

Manchester City lose 3-1 at Lech Poznan in Europa League - their third straight defeat

Man City lost to Wolves (my team) 2-1 recently. Someone said despite the money ploughed into them, Man City are playing like 11 individuals not as a team and I agree. What can you expect from a team when money is the only motivation for a footballer to be there?

Oh, I don't like Wayne Rooney from Manchester Utd either. The guy 'blackmails' (whether this is right or not) Alex Ferguson into doubling his weekly pay to £190,000 a week and all he had done up until that point in the season was score a penalty kick! The big laugh was when Rooney signed that big contract, he was guaranteed not to play for at least a month because he was injured! The guy represents everything that is bad about English football right now. His messing with prostitutes while his wife is pregnant, his abysmal performance and his lack of pride at the World Cup this year says it all. I'm sure his agents are saying "milk it while you can, lad" because I will be quite surprised if Ferguson doesn't transfer him by the end of the year.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/06/10 at 8:36 am

HALF-TIME Bolton 1-0 Tottenham

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Written By:Bobbyon11/06/10 at 8:43 am

Interesting match today for Wolves?

It's been a hurricane month for Wolves hitting the big players like Chelsea (only lost 2-0 not a bad result), Man City (as mentioned beat them 2-1), Man Utd and I think we have Arsenal coming up soon too. Wolves have showed that they don't care who the big players are, they will not be intimidated. Mick McCarthy is a tough manager to crack and I hope Doyle, Edwards and Jarvis will see us through the 90 mins.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/06/10 at 8:45 am

From the BBC:

"Wolves at home five days before the big derby against City - sounds ideal for Manchester United? Yes and no. Yes, because Wolves have not won at Old Trafford for 30 years. No, because Mick McCarthy's side are in good form and outplayed City last week. Prediction? A victory for entertainment."

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/06/10 at 8:58 am

A first yellow card of the day, shown to Bolton's Paul Robinson for a late lunge on Sandro. I keep wanting to write Sandra, instead of Sandro, but rest assured that Mrs Redknapp is not in today's Tottenham squad.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/06/10 at 9:20 am

Bolton 2-0 Tottenham (Steinsson)

Spurs are playing rubbish!

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/06/10 at 9:21 am

GOALFLASH Bolton 3-0 Tottenham (Davies, from a penalty)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/06/10 at 9:33 am

Now:

GOALFLASH Bolton 3-2 Tottenham (Pavlyuchenko)

Off to watch the remainder of the match.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/06/10 at 9:41 am

GOALFLASH Bolton 4-2 Tottenham (Petrov)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/06/10 at 9:41 am

FULL-TIME Bolton 4-2 Tottenham

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/06/10 at 9:42 am

Owen Hargreaves in Man Utd's line-up to face Wolves - his first start since September 2008

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/06/10 at 10:08 am

From BBC Sport's David Garrido at Old Trafford: A dramatic-sounding fanfare to accompany the players on to the pitch here... and as you'd expect a huge cheer for Owen Hargreaves and as he gets his first touch on his first start for United in 777 days... is that a lucky omen?

Subject:Re: 2010-11 in English soccer

Written By:Philip Enoon11/06/10 at 10:08 am

From BBC Sport's David Garrido at Old Trafford: A dramatic-sounding fanfare to accompany the players on to the pitch here... and as you'd expect a huge cheer for Owen Hargreaves and as he gets his first touch on his first start for United in 777 days... is that a lucky omen?A few minutes later...

Bad news from Old Trafford. Owen Hargreaves is limping, and it looks like he is coming off.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/06/10 at 10:16 am

GOALFLASHES:

Blackpool 1-0 Everton (Eardley)

Sunderland 1-0 Stoke (Gyan)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/06/10 at 10:29 am

It's been a hurricane month for Wolves hitting the big players like Chelsea (only lost 2-0 not a bad result), Man City (as mentioned beat them 2-1), Man Utd and I think we have Arsenal coming up soon too. Wolves have showed that they don't care who the big players are, they will not be intimidated. Mick McCarthy is a tough manager to crack and I hope Doyle, Edwards and Jarvis will see us through the 90 mins.Is it looking good?

Wolves are causing Manchester United a few problems down the left. Matt Jarvis is looking lively, again, and Kevin Doyle is buzzing around on the same flank.

Referee: Lee Probert (Wiltshire)Breaking team news from the Hawthorns. Carlos Tevez will start for Manchester City

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/07/10 at 8:52 am

FA Cup first round - Southport 2-5 Sheffield Wednesday

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/07/10 at 10:08 am

FULL-TIME Arsenal 0-1 Newcastle

Arsenal red card: A bad day for the Gunners just got even worse. Laurent Koscielny holds back Nile Ranger as he runs through on goal from a wide position and referee Mike Dean decides he was the last man. That's a straight red.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/07/10 at 10:26 am

RED CARD Manchester City's Mario Balotelli

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/07/10 at 10:37 am

RED CARD Manchester City's Mario BalotelliMan City red card: He was only booked a few moments earlier, now Mario Balotelli is heading for an early bath. It looked a bit harsh, because he didn't kick out at Youssuf Mulumbu, more swung a leg in his direction as the pair tangled for possession. About 25 minutes left for City's 10 men.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/07/10 at 10:40 am

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on his side's home defeat by Newcastle: "It was a big disappointment because our performance was not good enough. But I think we were unlucky because they had one shot on target the whole game and we lose 1-0."

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/07/10 at 10:47 am

RED CARD West Brom's Youssuf Mulumbu

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/07/10 at 10:47 am

GOALFLASH Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea (Torres)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/07/10 at 10:52 am

RED CARD West Brom's Youssuf MulumbuWest Brom red card: It's 10-men apiece at the Hawthorns now. Youssuf Mulumbu is shown his second yellow card after going through the back of Carlos Tevez.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/07/10 at 10:52 am

GOALFLASH Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea (Torres)Liverpool goal: Ashley Cole loses the ball as he tries to break forward and Raul Meireles charges forward before finding Fernando Torres in the area. The Spaniard steadies himself before curling a supreme shot beyond Petr Cech and into the far corner. Quality stuff.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/07/10 at 10:53 am

GOALFLASH

Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea (Torres)This is the half time score

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/07/10 at 11:16 am

FULL-TIME:

West Brom 0-2 Man City

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/07/10 at 12:07 pm

FULL-TIME:

Liverpool 2 - 0 Chelsea

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/08/10 at 1:20 am

Man City to appeal against Mario Balotelli's red card at West Brom

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/08/10 at 12:34 pm

Arsenal appeal against Laurent Koscielny's red card issued in game against Newcastle

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/08/10 at 12:35 pm

Stoke manager Tony Pulis advocates the introduction of a relegation system for referees to stop poor decisions.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/09/10 at 1:04 am

Claims of corruption in the 2018 World Cup bidding process have damaged Fifa's reputation, says a member of the body which will choose the hosts next month.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/09/10 at 1:52 pm

Over at White Hart Lane, meanwhile, injured Tottenham duo Michael Dawson and Jermain Defoe are shown sat in a private box smashing down what appears to be chicken, burger and chips. Might need a second sauce on that, though. Ahem... sorry.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/10/10 at 2:27 pm

PENALTY TO WEST BROM

GOALFLASH: West Ham 0-1 West Brom (Odemwingie pen)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/10/10 at 2:30 pm

FLASH:

It should be 2-0 to Chelsea. Florent Malouda crosses from the right and Salomon Kalou fluffs his first-time shot wide from 10 yards. Minutes later he held of Matthew Briggs and powered into the box but shot just inches wide of the far post.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/10/10 at 2:31 pm

GOALFLASH:

West Ham 1-1 West Brom (Parker)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/10/10 at 2:36 pm

GOALFLASH:

West Ham 1-1 West Brom (Parker)West Ham goal: Pick that out. Carlton Cole does well to hold it up and lay it to Scott Parker who rifles an absolutely unstoppable shot into the top corner. What a way to mark his 100th Hammers appearance.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/10/10 at 2:36 pm

GOALFLASH:

Aston Villa 1-1 Blackpool (Harewood)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/10/10 at 2:36 pm

GOALFLASH:

Aston Villa 1-1 Blackpool (Harewood)Blackpool goal: It's fair to say he enjoyed that. Marlon Harewood, back on his old stomping ground, latches on to a delicate back heel from the excellent Matt Phillips before settling himself and planting the ball into the far left corner.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/10/10 at 2:57 pm

GOALFLASH:

Wigan 1-1 Liverpool (Rodallega)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/10/10 at 2:58 pm

FLASH: PENALTY TO WEST HAM

GOALFLASH: West Ham 2-1 West Brom (Piquionne pen)West Ham goal: Kieron Dyer is bundled over in the box by Gabriel Tamas - it's more clear-cut than the Baggies' first-half penalty award - and Frederic Piquionne slams in from the spot.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/10/10 at 2:58 pm

GOALFLASH:

Wigan 1-1 Liverpool (Rodallega)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/10/10 at 3:00 pm

GOALFLASH:

Newcastle 1-1 Blackburn (Carroll)Newcastle goal: Simple as you like for Newcastle as Joey Barton swings in a free-kick and Andy Carroll - who else? - slams a header home unmarked from eight yards out. Big Sam won't like the marking on that one little bit.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/10/10 at 3:01 pm

GOALFLASH:

Wigan 1-1 Liverpool (Rodallega)Wigan goal: The hosts draw level. Ronnie Stam whips in a cross from the right which keeper Pepe Reina can only palm to Hugo Rodallega, who lashes in a left-foot shot from 10 yards.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/10/10 at 3:06 pm

GOALFLASH:

Aston Villa 2-1 Blackpool (Delfouneso)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/10/10 at 3:06 pm

GOALFLASH:

Aston Villa 2-1 Blackpool (Delfouneso)Aston Villa goal: He's not to be denied this time, Nathan Delfouneso - onside - running on to Ashley Young's through-ball and slotting into the corner of the Blackpool goal.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/10/10 at 3:18 pm

GOALFLASH:

West Ham 2-2 West Brom (Ibanez)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/10/10 at 3:19 pm

GOALFLASH:

West Ham 2-2 West Brom (Ibanez)West Brom goal: The Baggies are back level - and it's all thanks to a supreme cross from Chris Brunt, his left-footed effort falling right on the head of Pablo Ibanez at the back post, the defender crashing in his header.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/14/10 at 9:14 am

GOAL:

Everton 0-2 Arsenal (Fabregas)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/14/10 at 9:14 am

GOAL:

Everton 0-2 Arsenal (Fabregas)Arsenal goal: Everton now have a mountain to climb. Denilson has been on the ball impressively at the start of the half and he flicks a pass through into the box for Marouane Chamakh - from his lay-off, Cesc Fabregas fires a shot from 15 yards into the far corner past Tim Howard's despairing dive.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/14/10 at 9:54 am

GOAL Everton 1-2 Arsenal (Cahill)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/14/10 at 9:54 am

GOAL Everton 1-2 Arsenal (Cahill)Everton goal: Hold the phone, we're not done here yet. Everton pump a cross from the left to the back stick, Louis Saha rises high to head it back into the six-yard box and there is Tim Cahill to ram a shot past Lukasz Fabianski. See, he can score with his feet, too. Game very much on.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/14/10 at 9:59 am

Full-time:

Everton 1-2 Arsenal

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/14/10 at 11:01 am

GOAL:

Chelsea 0-1 Sunderland (Onuoha)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/14/10 at 11:01 am

GOAL:

Chelsea 0-1 Sunderland (Onuoha)Sunderland goal: That's a goal that will live long, long in the memory and my word do the Black Cats deserve it. Paulo Ferreira fails to cut out another pass forward and Asamoah Gyan and Kieran Richardson both force brilliant save from Petr Cech. But the ball comes out to Nedum Onuoha - from 35 yards out, he goes on a sensational run forward, jinking his way Messi-esque around three defenders and keeping his cool wonderfully to slot into the far corner. That's incredible.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/14/10 at 11:16 am

Half-time Chelsea 0-1 Sunderland

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/14/10 at 11:22 am

GOAL:

Chelsea 0-2 Sunderland (Gyan)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/14/10 at 11:27 am

GOAL:

Chelsea 0-2 Sunderland (Gyan)Sunderland goal: He might be worried now. That is another stunning goal from the visitors and they deserve this 100%, don't think they don't. The Black Cats carve Chelsea open as Danny Welbeck finds Jordan Henderson and he slips a pass in to Asamoah Gyan - the Ghana striker gets into the box and, cool as you like, slots nonchalantly past Petr Cech. The visiting fans are in dreamland.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/15/10 at 12:55 am

Ashley Cole, John Terry & Gabriel Agbonlahor to miss England's game against France with injury

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/15/10 at 12:55 am

Full-Time

Chelsea 0-3 Sunderland

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/17/10 at 4:38 am

Newcastle contact FA to request Andy Carroll does not play for England against France

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/17/10 at 9:27 am

John Terry has flown to Italy to see specialist about his leg injury

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/17/10 at 9:27 am

England striker Andy Carroll will undergo a late fitness test to decide if he can play in the friendly against France at Wembley on Wednesday, while keeper Joe Hart is out with a back injury.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/17/10 at 9:27 am

Sheffield Wednesday given 28-day adjournment by High Court judge to avoid winding-up order

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/17/10 at 12:14 pm

Argentina play Brazil in Doha before England entertain France at Wembley, with Andy Carroll a potential debutant, and Northern Ireland host Morocco on a night of international friendlies.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/17/10 at 12:15 pm

BREAKING ENGLAND NEWS:

Andy Carroll has passed a late fitness test and will start against France at Wembley tonight, making his England debut

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/17/10 at 12:35 pm

Finland stay fifth in Group E after hammering bottom-placed San Marino 8-0 - their first win of the competition.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/17/10 at 12:56 pm

Argentina play Brazil in Doha before England entertain France at Wembley, with Andy Carroll a potential debutant, and Northern Ireland host Morocco on a night of international friendlies.GOALFLASH:

Argentina 1-0 Brazil (Messi)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/17/10 at 12:56 pm

GOALFLASH:

Argentina 1-0 Brazil (Messi)Argentina goal: He's a genius, no doubt about it, and that's a goal worthy of winning any game. Lionel Messi latches on to Ezequiel Lavezzi's lay-off, surges past four Brazil defenders as if they're not even there, and then slides the ball on the reverse into the far corner. Brilliant.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/17/10 at 12:59 pm

Argentina goal: He's a genius, no doubt about it, and that's a goal worthy of winning any game. Lionel Messi latches on to Ezequiel Lavezzi's lay-off, surges past four Brazil defenders as if they're not even there, and then slides the ball on the reverse into the far corner. Brilliant.FULL-TIME:

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/17/10 at 2:37 pm

GOALFLASHES:

England 0-1 France (Benzema)

Republic of Ireland 1-1 Norway (Pedersen)France goal: And it's been coming. Karim Benzema works a lovely one-two with Florent Malouda on the edge of the box, is released inside the area, and lashes in at Ben Foster's near post. Question marks about the keeper, but a lovely move and strike nonetheless.

• Arsenal's 2-1 loss at White Hart Lane in April was their first defeat to Tottenham in 21 league games.

• Spurs have won only one Premier League game away to Arsenal, a 3-1 victory in May 1993. The Gunners have taken 29 points from a possible 33 in their last 11 league games against their north London rivals.

• Tottenham have kept one clean sheet in their last 23 Premier League matches against Arsenal.

Arsenal

• The Gunners have won five of their last six league games.

• Arsenal have not lost back-to-back home league games for 13 years. The Gunners suffered successive defeats to Liverpool and Blackburn at Highbury in November and December 1997.

• Arsenal's next goal will be their 50th in all competitions this season. Saturday's game will be their 20th match of the campaign.

Tottenham

• Spurs have conceded 15 goals in their last seven league and cup games. They have not kept a Premier League clean sheet since holding Manchester City to a goalless draw on the opening day of the season.

• It is 68 league games since Tottenham last won away to one of the top flight's 'big four' of Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool. They have drawn 20 games and lost 48 since beating Liverpool 2-1 in August 1993.

• Jermaine Jenas has scored four goals in his last seven appearances against Arsenal in all competitions.

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The teams are in the tunnel at the Emirates, Tottenham skipper William Gallas greeting a couple of former Arsenal colleagues with a warm handshake and a hug. Samir Nasri is not one of them.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/20/10 at 6:56 am

GOALFLASH (after 8 minutes):

Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham (Nasri)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/20/10 at 6:59 am

GOALFLASH (after 8 minutes):

Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham (Nasri)Arsenal goal: And now a Heurelho Gomes mistake costs Tottenham dear. Cesc Fabregas lofts a superb ball in behind the Spurs defence towards Samir Nasri but the Brazilian keeper should stop him coming out of goal - his dive is weak, though, and Nasri gets round the Spurs keeper to clip in from the tightest of angles.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/20/10 at 7:02 am

First booking of the match as Arsenal full-back Bacary Sagna goes in late on Gareth Bale. Deserved.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/20/10 at 7:14 am

GOALFLASH:

Arsenal 2-0 Tottenham (Chamakh)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/20/10 at 7:16 am

GOALFLASH:

Arsenal 2-0 Tottenham (Chamakh)Arsenal goal: Wonderful counter-attack and Arsenal are coasting. From inside their own half and four touches later, Andrey Arshavin crosses for Marouane Chamakh to get ahead of Younes Kaboul and tap home. Easy.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/20/10 at 7:51 am

HALF-TIME:

Arsenal 2-0 Tottenham

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/20/10 at 7:51 am

Tottenham are making a change - Jermain Defoe on for Aaron Lennon.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/20/10 at 7:55 am

GOALFLASH:

Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham (Bale)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/20/10 at 7:56 am

GOALFLASH:

Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham (Bale)Yippee!!!!!!

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/20/10 at 7:57 am

GOALFLASH:

Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham (Bale)Tottenham goal: He's been fairly anonymous this match, but Gareth Bale has got Tottenham right back in it. Jermain Defoe's flick-on is played through by Rafael van der Vaart and Bale, whose first touch is sublime, guides into the corner on the run.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/20/10 at 8:12 am

PENALTY TO TOTTENHAM!

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/20/10 at 8:13 am

GOALFLASH:

Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham (Van der Vaart pen)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/20/10 at 8:15 am

GOALFLASH:

Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham (Van der Vaart pen)Tottenham goal: Cesc Fabregas, what are you doing? The Spaniard inexplicably raises his arm to punch a Rafael van der Vaart free-kick away inside the area, and Phil Dowd has no choice by to award the spot-kick. Van der Vaart converts well and Spurs are back from the dead.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/20/10 at 8:15 am

^ I'll be watching the rest of the match!

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/20/10 at 8:41 am

FULL-TIME:

Arsenal 2-3 Tottenham

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/20/10 at 8:42 am

FULL-TIME:

Arsenal 2-3 TottenhamStunning. Simply stunning. What a match.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/20/10 at 8:50 am

Wayne Rooney on bench for Manchester United in their game against Wigan

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/20/10 at 8:51 am

Arsenal blow chance to go top of Premier League as Spurs recover from being two down to win

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/20/10 at 2:02 pm

Chelsea suffer a third Premier League defeat in four games as Lee Bowyer's cool finish gives Birmingham a 1-0 win at St Andrew's.

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Wayne Rooney is getting booed at Ibrox, by the way, but he is showing some nice touches nonetheless. Man Utd just about bossing the early exchanges.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/24/10 at 1:59 pm

GOALFLASH:

Tottenham 1-0 Werder Bremen (Kaboul)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/24/10 at 1:59 pm

GOALFLASH:

Tottenham 1-0 Werder Bremen (Kaboul)Tottenham goal: Simple. A Spurs corner is only half cleared and Aaron Lennon has all the time in the world to pick out a fine cross for Younes Kaboul to volley into the turf and home from eight yards out. Great start.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/24/10 at 2:34 pm

GOALFLASH:

Tottenham 2-0 Werder Bremen (Modric)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/24/10 at 2:34 pm

GOALFLASH:

Tottenham 2-0 Werder Bremen (Modric)Tottenham goal: It's a tactic that has worked so often in Europe for Spurs this year and it does so again, Peter Crouch nodding Alan Hutton's centre down for Luka Modric to turn inside Sevastian Prodl and finish expertly.

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Rangers 0-0 Man UtdTottenham 2-0 Werder BremenThe Rangers game has been described as drab.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/24/10 at 3:06 pm

Jermain Defoe comes on for Tottenham, replacing Roman Pavlyuchenko.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/24/10 at 3:23 pm

GOALFLASH:

Tottenham 3-0 Werder Bremen (Crouch)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/24/10 at 3:24 pm

GOALFLASH:

Tottenham 3-0 Werder Bremen (Crouch)Tottenham goal: No less than Spurs deserve and this match could hardly have been more processional. Aaron Lennon does brilliantly to nut-meg his marker at the far post and lay if back to Peter Crouch to slam in from six yards.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/24/10 at 3:27 pm

It's a cracking atmosphere at Spurs, with the home fans lapping up what looks certain to be their team's first ever progression into the Champions League knockout stages. The home fans are singing "It's a long way home, three nil!"

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/24/10 at 3:28 pm

PENALTY TO MAN UTD

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/24/10 at 3:30 pm

PENALTY TO MAN UTDGOALFLASH:

Rangers 0-1 Man Utd (Rooney pen)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/24/10 at 3:32 pm

GOALFLASH:

Rangers 0-1 Man Utd (Rooney pen)Man Utd goal: Steven Naismith is apoplectic with referee Massimo Busacca, but he can't have too many complaints when he watches this back surely. Fabio da Silva looks to get on the end of a ball into the box but he is taken out by Naismith's wild high kick into his face, Wayne Rooney - who else? - stepping up to smash home the penalty.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/24/10 at 3:35 pm

Man Utd goal: Steven Naismith is apoplectic with referee Massimo Busacca, but he can't have too many complaints when he watches this back surely. Fabio da Silva looks to get on the end of a ball into the box but he is taken out by Naismith's wild high kick into his face, Wayne Rooney - who else? - stepping up to smash home the penalty.Wayne Rooney celebrated that like a man possessed by the way - he wanted that goal after all his off-field issues at Old Trafford of late and no mistake.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/24/10 at 3:35 pm

Wayne Rooney celebrated that like a man possessed by the way - he wanted that goal after all his off-field issues at Old Trafford of late and no mistake.Steven Naismith seeks redemption with a shot from 18 yards out, but it is blocked.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/25/10 at 1:45 am

A late spot-kick from Wayne Rooney gives Man Utd a 1-0 win that puts them in the last 16 and ends Rangers' Champions League hopes.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/25/10 at 1:46 am

Tottenham secured a place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a convincing victory over Werder Bremen at White Hart Lane.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/25/10 at 1:54 pm

Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey joins Nottingham Forest on loan until January

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/25/10 at 3:35 pm

Brentford have signed striker Rowan Vine on loan from Championship side QPR until 4 January.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/26/10 at 12:58 pm

Wayne Rooney finally apologises to the Manchester United fans for the way his transfer negotiations were conducted last month

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 3:57 am

Everton manager David Moyes tells David Beckham he only has to pick up the phone if he wants a loan move to Goodison Park this winter.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 7:26 am

GOAL:

Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal (Arshavin)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 7:29 am

GOAL:

Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal (Arshavin)Arsenal goal: Not sure even a politician could argue they don't deserve to be ahead. It's a bit easy as Villa are caught high up the pitch and Andrey Arshavin has acres of space down the left to scamper away, cut into the box and drive a shot low into the far corner via the fingertips of Brad Friedel. They've really earned that goal.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 7:34 am

GOAL:

Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal (Nasri)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 7:34 am

GOAL:

Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal (Nasri)Arsenal goal: Fabulous, fabulous goal. There aren't 30 passes in this one - Arsenal have a corner, Andrey Arshavin floats it to the edge of the box where Samir Nasri is waiting and the Gunners' current French hero slaps in a beautifully-executed volley that takes a deflection off Luke Young and nestles in the Villa net.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 7:36 am

HALF-TIME:

Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal:

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Chelsea sporting director Frank Arnesen resigns from his position

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 7:40 am

COLD SNAP:

This weekend's sporting programme is being affected by the snow and frost

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 8:18 am

GOAL:

Aston Villa 2-3 Arsenal (Clark)Villa goal: No matter how well they play and how dominant they are, Arsenal just cannot put teams away. A corner from the Villa right is ploughed into the box and it's too easy for Richard Dunne to nod into the six-yard box and Ciaran Clark to help it into the net via the crossbar with his head.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 9:08 am

GOAL:

Man United 1-0 Blackburn (Berbatov)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 9:08 am

GOAL:

Man United 1-0 Blackburn (Berbatov)Man Utd goal: You've got to feel a bit for Blackburn there. Keeper Paul Robinson races off his line to thwart Anderson and he seems to pick up a knock, hobbling back into his goal while Nani is crossing from the left, Wayne Rooney is glancing it on and Dimitar Berbatov is sticking it into the net from six yards.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 9:09 am

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Man United 1-0 Blackburn (Berbatov)That is the Full time scoreArsenal boss Arsene Wenger: "This time we managed to keep the resources to keep scoring goals. Overall, I think it was a good performance."

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 9:13 am

Some of the crowd start chanting Rooney, some of them start to boo... interesting. I definitely think Rooney looks a lot sharper than he has done over the last few months, it's a good sign.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 9:17 am

GOAL:

Everton 0-1 West Brom (Scharner)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 9:18 am

GOAL:

Everton 0-1 West Brom (Scharner)WBA goal: Against the run of play, the Baggies have the lead. A corner is drifted in from their left and Paul Scharner climbs highest, thumping in a header from six yards.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 9:21 am

GOAL:

Fulham 0-1 Birmingham (Larsson)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 9:25 am

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Fulham 0-1 Birmingham (Larsson)Birmingham Goal: It's just like watching Arsenal... Birmingham break with real pace and Alex Hleb leads the charge, getting into the Fulham box and playing a well-timed pass into the path of Sebastian Larsson, who drills low into the far corner.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 9:25 am

GOAL:

Man United 2-0 Blackburn (Park)

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GOAL:

Man United 2-0 Blackburn (Park)Man Utd goal: Anderson breaks on the United left and when he feeds Ji-Sung Park, he plays a one-two with Wayne Rooney and fires home from about six yards.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 9:28 am

GOAL:

Everton 0-2 West Brom (Brunt)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 9:28 am

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Everton 0-2 West Brom (Brunt)WBA goal: What a goal that is, absolute cracker. Chris Brunt takes a free-kick from about 30 yards and curls it gorgeously into the postage stamp top corner of Tim Howard's net. Stunning.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 9:31 am

GOALS:

Bolton 0-1 Blackpool (Evatt)Man United 3-0 Blackburn (Berbatov)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 9:31 am

GOALS:

Bolton 0-1 Blackpool (Evatt)Man United 3-0 Blackburn (Berbatov)Man Utd goal: This is getting a bit embarrassing for the visitors. Pascal Chimbonda plays a terrible backpass back to Paul Robinson and Dimitar Berbatov pounces, before smashing the ball past the keeper.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 9:32 am

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Bolton 0-1 Blackpool (Evatt)Man United 3-0 Blackburn (Berbatov)Blackpool goal: They do like to put the cat amongst the pigeons, don't they? A corner is flung in from the Blackpool left and Ian Evatt gets there before Johan Elmander to flick it goalwards, Jussi Jaaskelainen's fingertips helping it in.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 9:37 am

GOAL:

West Ham 1-0 Wigan (Behrami)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/27/10 at 9:38 am

GOAL:

West Ham 1-0 Wigan (Behrami)Hammers goal: Avram Grant gives that goal the thumbs up - as well he might do, could keep him in a job. Lars Jacobsen punts a ball into the box and after Frederic Piquionne heads it down, Valon Behrami takes advantage of some static Latics defending to shoot into the corner. You can almost touch the relief.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 7:16 am

"An ankle injury means Newcastle captain Kevin Nolan misses the visit of Chelsea. Wayne Routledge replaces the midfielder. The home side are also without suspended regular centre-back pair Mike Williamson and Fabricio Coloccini and so Sol Campbell and Steven Taylor start. The only other change sees Cheik Tiote replace Alan Smith in midfield. Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti makes only one change to the side beaten 1-0 at Birmingham last weekend, with Jose Bosingwa replacing Paulo Ferreira at right-back."

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 7:29 am

Newcastle v Chelsea:

Led by captains Shola Ameobi and Didier Drogba, the players come out on to the pitch at St James' Park for Newcastle v Chelsea

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 7:40 am

GOAL:

Newcastle 1-0 Chelsea (Carroll)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 7:44 am

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Newcastle 1-0 Chelsea (Carroll)Magpies goal: Newcastle deserve the goal because they've started well, but it's a horror show for the champions. They give it away in midfield but Wayne Routledge is dispossessed by Jon Mikel Obi - only when Alex tries to pass it back to Petr Cech, he doesn't know the keeper has raced off his line and the ball rolls past Cech, allowing Andy Carroll to sprint past him and knock into the empty net. Crikey.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 7:45 am

Magpies goal: Newcastle deserve the goal because they've started well, but it's a horror show for the champions. They give it away in midfield but Wayne Routledge is dispossessed by Jon Mikel Obi - only when Alex tries to pass it back to Petr Cech, he doesn't know the keeper has raced off his line and the ball rolls past Cech, allowing Andy Carroll to sprint past him and knock into the empty net. Crikey.Magpies is Newcastle's nickname because they play in a black and white shirt.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 8:19 am

GOAL:

Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea (Kalou)

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Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea (Kalou)Chelsea goal: You know, they probably deserve that, the Blues. There's pressure on the Newcastle defence and eventually the visitors find a way through as Florent Malouda flicks the ball to Salomon Kalou in the Magpies box, he turns on to his right foot and fires in a shot that takes a deflection off Jose Enrique and flies past Tim Krul. Level pegging.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 9:36 am

Full-time:

Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 9:45 am

Tottenham v Liverpool team news:

"Tottenham playmaker Rafael van der Vaart was a doubt with an ankle injury but returns to the side as he starts in place of Roman Pavlyuchenko, while midfielder Wilson Palacios replaces Jermaine Jenas. Striker Jermain Defoe is again on the bench. Liverpool make one change from the side that beat West Ham last time out as Lucas Leiva returns from suspension to replace Christian Poulsen in midfield."

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 10:01 am

Tottenham v Liverpool team news:

William Gallas leads Tottenham out and Jamie Carragher, making his 450th league appearance for Liverpool, takes the visitors on to the pitch at White Hart Lane.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 10:21 am

Tottenham v Liverpool team:

Rafael van der Vaart was trying to latch on to a Peter Crouch knock-down, but he straight away pulled up and it could be a hamstring problem for the Dutch midfielder. Jermain Defoe comes on for Van der Vaart.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 10:30 am

Tottenham v Liverpool:

First yellow card of the game at Tottenham, with Liverpool's Raul Meireles booked for a challenge from behind on Gareth Bale as the Welshman tried to race down the left.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 10:37 am

Tottenham v Liverpool:

Yellow card for Paul Konchesky...

First real run of note from the speedy Gareth Bale, who races into the Liverpool half and gets to the edge of the box where he is brought down by Paul Konchesky. The full-back is booked and Bale hits the free-kick into the wall.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 10:48 am

Tottenham v Liverpool:

Yellow card for Jamie Carragher...

Spurs soak up some Liverpool pressure and then break and Luka Modric leads the charge and the Liverpool defence a merry dance, eventually hauled down by a soon-to-be-booked Jamie Carragher 35 yards out. Gareth Bale takes the free-kick but it's hugely ambitious and flies a yard or two wide.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 10:48 am

GOAL:

Tottenham 0-1 Liverpool (Skrtel)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 10:49 am

GOAL:

Tottenham 0-1 Liverpool (Skrtel)Liverpool goal: They've been the better team and they deserve that lead. A free-kick 45 yards out is lofted into the Spurs box and after Martin Skrtel's header hits David Ngog it falls at the feet of the defender, Skrtel keeping his cool to shoot right-footed low into Heurelho Gomes' net.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 11:22 am

PENALTY TO TOTTENHAMMISSED PENALTY, Jermain Defoe, Tottenham

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 11:24 am

MISSED PENALTY, Jermain Defoe, TottenhamMissed penalty: I just do not understand some things in football. Gareth Bale's free-kick hits the Liverpool wall - well, David Ngog has his hands above his head and it hits them, so Martin Atkinson gives a spot-kick. The Reds players are furious, but it's silly from Ngog. Jermain Defoe steps up and shoots wide of Pepe Reina's right-hand post. Silly Ngog, silly Defoe. Still Spurs 0-1 Liverpool.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 11:29 am

GOAL:

Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool (Skrtel og)

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GOAL:

Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool (Skrtel og)Spurs goal: That's class - and we have our Premier League record because all 20 teams have scored this weekend. There's some hesitancy in the Liverpool defence just outside their area and Luka Modric capitalises in devastating fashion, doing superbly to sprint past three defenders down the left and fire over a cross that Martin Skrtel can only divert into his own net.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 11:43 am

"John Barnes is the only other Liverpool player to score at both ends in Premier League match. That was also at White Hart Lane (Spurs-L'pool Aug '95, 1-3)."

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 11:49 am

Jamie Carragher has got a problem with his shoulder, he looks in a lot of pain after an aerial challenge with Peter Crouch. It's entirely speculation, but might be dislocated, that. He can't move his left arm. Sotirios Kyrgiakos will come on.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 11:53 am

Into five minutes of added time now, and Heurelho Gomes does well to get to a cross ahead of Fernando Torres and punch the ball away.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 11:53 am

GOAL:

Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool (Lennon)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 11:56 am

GOAL:

Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool (Lennon)Spurs goal: They've only gone and won it, Tottenham. It looks harmless enough when Benoit Assou-Ekotto launches it from left-back, but there's a problem as soon as Peter Crouch flicks on a header and Paul Konchesky is out of position as Aaron Lennon controls it well on his chest, bursts clear and slots coolly past Pepe Reina. Great finish to a great game.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/28/10 at 12:00 pm

Full-time: Tottenham 2-1 LiverpoolThat was a magical way to finish a truly majestic weekend of Premier League football. Liverpool could have been 3-0 up after 50 minutes, but what a great fightback from Spurs

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/30/10 at 1:52 pm

BREAKING TEAM NEWSRobin van Persie returns for Arsenal following injury in what is a very attacking Gunners side against Wigan. Ryan Giggs, Javier Hernandez and Bebe, meanwhile, all start for Man Utd at West Ham, who make six changes from the team that won at the weekend.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/30/10 at 2:10 pm

GOALFLASH:

West Ham 1-0 Man Utd (Obinna)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/30/10 at 2:10 pm

DISALLOWED GOAL: West Ham 0-0 Man Utd

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/30/10 at 2:10 pm

West Ham are celebrating for a full minute before referee Mark Clattenburg sees the linesman's flag is raised. And, I tell you what, it looks a fine decision. Victor Obinna, on the break, slams home from 20 yards via a huge deflection - and the deflection is off team-mate Jonathan Spector, who was clearly offside. Remarkable.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/30/10 at 2:10 pm

West Ham, unsurprisingly, are still fuming and manager Avram Grant is given a stern talking to after he petulantly throws the ball away when it goes out of play. It did take linesman Mike Bull a ridiculously long time to raise his flag for that one, for me. I repeat, though, with hindsight it looks a good decision.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/30/10 at 2:11 pm

GOALFLASH :

West Ham 1-0 Man Utd (Spector)

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/30/10 at 2:11 pm

GOALFLASH :

West Ham 1-0 Man Utd (Spector)This one definitely counts.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/30/10 at 2:12 pm

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West Ham 1-0 Man Utd (Spector)West Ham goal: Hammers fans may well feel justice has been done - because this one counts. It's a first goal in English football, and against his old club, for Jonathan Spector - the makeshift midfielder heading Victor Obinna's cross home expertly.

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Written By:Philip Enoon11/30/10 at 4:16 pm

FULL-TIME:

Arsenal 2-0 WiganWest Ham 4-0 Man Utd

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West Ham book a first League Cup semi-final spot for 20 years after knocking holders Manchester United out with a rampant 4-0 win.

Referee: Michael Jones (Cheshire)"Ipswich boss Roy Keane has a lengthy injury list to contend with and makes five changes from the team defeated 4-1 at Norwich, with Brian Murphy, Jaime Peters, Andros Townsend, Troy Brown and Reggie Lambie all coming into the starting XI. West Brom make nine changes from the team that defeated Everton on Saturday, with 18-year-old England international James Hurst making his senior debut. Marek Cech and Graham Dorrans are the two players who retain their places."

"Birmingham City make just one change from the draw at Fulham, with striker Nikola Zigic coming for Alexander Hleb. Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier makes two adjustments to the side that lost 4-2 to Arsenal, with Gabriel Agbonlahor fit to come back after missing that game through illness. Acedemy product Jonathan Hogg comes in for Robert Pires."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/01/10 at 2:05 pm

PENALTY TO BIRMINGHAM

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/01/10 at 2:05 pm

GOALFLASH:

Birmingham 1-0 Aston Villa (Larsson pen)

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GOALFLASH:

Birmingham 1-0 Aston Villa (Larsson pen)Birmingham goal: They've not scored in their last three meetings with Villa but it's first blood to Birmingham this time. Lee Bowyer is bundled to the ground by Richard Dunne, referee Chris Foy awards the penalty, and Sebastian Larsson slides it home. St Andrews is jumping.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/01/10 at 2:23 pm

GOALFLASH:

Birmingham 1-1 Aston Villa (Agbonlahor)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/01/10 at 2:23 pm

GOALFLASH:

Birmingham 1-1 Aston Villa (Agbonlahor)Aston Villa goal: Salt into the Blues' wounds. Birmingham nemesis Gabriel Agbonlahor gets an inch of space in the box from Ciaran Clark's pass, he spins and lashes into the far corner. That's his third goal in three games at St Andrews.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/01/10 at 2:27 pm

GOALFLASH:

Man City 1-0 Salzburg (Balotelli)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/01/10 at 2:27 pm

GOALFLASH:

Man City 1-0 Salzburg (Balotelli)Man City goal: No less than City deserve and immediate redemption for Mario Balotelli after that miss moments ago. Pablo Zabaleta's cross from the left is a fine one and Balotelli beats his marker to hook home from eight yards on the volley.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/01/10 at 2:36 pm

HALF-TIME:

Ipswich 0-0 West BromBirmingham 1-1 Aston Villa

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CARLING CUP QUARTER-FINAL RESULTS:

Ipswich 1-0 West BromBirmingham 2-1 Aston Villa

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/02/10 at 12:54 am

CARLING CUP SEMI-FINAL DRAW:

Ipswich v ArsenalWest Ham v Birmingham

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/02/10 at 12:55 am

Manchester City beat Salzburg 3-0 in Europa League group game

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/02/10 at 11:59 am

Charlton Athletic's owners have accepted a takeover bid led by former chief executive Peter Varney.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/02/10 at 2:06 pm

FULL-TIME:

Steaua 1-1 Liverpool

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/02/10 at 2:07 pm

FULL-TIME:

Steaua 1-1 LiverpoolSo Liverpool remain unbeaten in this season's Europa League and earn their qualification into the last 32 - most likely as group winners. It might not have been all that pretty, but very much a case of job done then.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/03/10 at 1:37 am

The Football Association is to investigate clashes between rival fans following Birmingham's 2-1 Carling Cup quarter-final win over Aston Villa.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 8:15 am

BLACKBURN v WOLVESChief football writer Phil McNulty reports: "Contrasting tasks for Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce and his Wolves counterpart Mick McCarthy at Ewood Park today. Allardyce will want to swiftly banish memories of the 7-1 thrashing at Manchester United, their heaviest top-flight loss in 63 years, while McCarthy will want to maintain the momentum gathered by the late goals that gave them a crucial win against Sunderland at Molineux, ending a run of four straight defeats. By the way, conditions will be interesting - it has been raining heavily this morning on all the snow lying around Ewood Park."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 8:15 am

ARSENAL v FULHAMChris Whyatt reports: "Arsenal's players are donating today's wages for a homelessness charity; nice. But Gunners fans will pray they can imitate Scrooge while bidding to avoid a third straight home defeat for the first time since 1977. Fulham, though, no Phileas Fogg! South-west London's wretched travellers have not won away since the opening day of last season. Defeat could sink them into the relegation zone-of-doom. So boss Mark Hughes will be desperate to clock only his third win since taking over. Intriguing…"

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 8:15 am

WIGAN v STOKEJulian Shea reports: "Wigan could do with a morale-boosting result against Stoke, following their Carling Cup exit at the hands of Arsenal and a Premier League defeat at bottom club West Ham this week. Victor Moses's long injury lay-off and Hugo Rodallega's suspension add to their worries of being third from bottom of the table and the lowest scoring side in the Premier League. Eighth-place Stoke are unbeaten in their last three visits to Wigan, and come in on a run of three wins in their last four games. Marc Wilson is suspended and Andy Wilkinson (knee) and Jermaine Pennant (hamstring) both need late fitness tests."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 8:19 am

BIRMINGHAM v TOTTENHAM:Saj Chowdhury reports: "Birmingham will quickly want to forget the ugly scenes following their cup game against Aston Villa in midweek. They face a Spurs side who have won just one of their last six league matches at St Andrew's. A win for Harry Redknapp's side could move them to within a point of third-placed Arsenal. Now there's an incentive. Prediction: Chilly."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 8:19 am

BREAKING TEAM NEWSJermain Defoe starts for Spurs, Michael Dawson is on the bench.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 8:21 am

CHELSEA v EVERTONPaul Fletcher reports: "Chelsea, humbled 3-0 by Sunderland on 14 November, have not lost back-to-back league games at Stamford Bridge since 2002, while today's opponents Everton lost 4-1 at home to West Brom last weekend and are without a win in five league games. Only one possible result, surely? Well done Everton."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 8:22 am

MAN CITY v BOLTONChris Bevan reports: "Friday's training ground dust-up between Mario Balotelli and Jerome Boateng may have made the headlines but of far greater concern for Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is his side's lack of goals at home. It is four hours and 45 minutes since they last scored in the Premier League at Eastlands, a run which is beginning to be reminiscent of the end of the 2006/07 season when Stuart Pearce's City side failed to score in their last nine home games of the campaign. Bolton arrive in far brighter mood, with manager and player of the month awards in the bag for Owen Coyle and striker Johan Elmander, and this is a chance for them to show City that they are serious, if unlikely, rivals for a Champions League berth."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:06 am

BLACKBURN v WOLVESChief football writer Phil McNulty reports: "Two changes for either side at Ewood Park. Blackburn bring back Gael Givet and fit-again Morten Gamst Pedersen for Pascal Chimbonda and Herold Goulon. Wolves have Christophe Berra and Steve Mouyokolo in for R

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:07 am

Premier League matches still on.

Arsenal v FulhamBirmingham v TottenhamBlackburn v WolvesChelsea v EvertonManchester City v BoltonWigan v Stoke These matches all started on time at 15:00 (BST)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:07 am

GOALFLASH:

Man City 1-0 Bolton (Tevez)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:08 am

GOALFLASH:

Man City 1-0 Bolton (Tevez)Man City goal: It's their first home goal since early October (four hours and 49 minutes of football) and who else but Carlos Tevez was going to score it? A fine through-ball from Yaya Toure sets the Argentine through and he clips a fine finish into the corner.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:18 am

GOALFLASH:

Arsenal 1-0 Fulham (Nasri)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:18 am

GOALFLASH:

Arsenal 1-0 Fulham (Nasri)Arsenal goal: Stunning. The same two combine for Arsenal as Andrey Arshavin lays in Samir Nasri inside the box and the finish is sublime, the Frenchman selling two dummies to get past two defenders before crashing into the roof of the net. Brilliant.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:23 am

GOALFLASH:

Birmingham 0-1 Tottenham (Bassong)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:23 am

GOALFLASH:

Birmingham 0-1 Tottenham (Bassong)Tottenham goal: Gareth Bale wins and takes a free-kick on the right, keeper Ben Foster flapping a touch at it under pressure from Peter Crouch and Sebastien Bassong is on hand to smash home from six yards.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:31 am

Swansea beat Ipswich 3-1 in early Championship match at Portman Road

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:32 am

GOALFLASH:

Blackburn 1-0 Wolves (Dunn)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:32 am

GOALFLASH:

Wigan 1-1 Stoke (Collins og)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:33 am

GOALFLASH:

Arsenal 1-1 Fulham (Kamara)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:33 am

GOALFLASH:

Wigan 1-2 Stoke (Etherington)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:34 am

GOALFLASH:

Blackburn 1-0 Wolves (Dunn)Blackburn goal: A corner from Morten Gamst Pedersen is headed back across by Ryan Nelsen and David Dunn heads in from all of six yards, despite the efforts of Kevin Doyle on the goalline.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:35 am

GOALFLASH:

Wigan 1-1 Stoke (Collins og)Wigan goal: Sighs of relief all round at the DW Stadium - a goal to Wigan. Ben Watson fires in a free-kick from the left and under pressure from Wigan captain Antolin Alcaraz, Stoke's Danny Collins puts the ball into his own net.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:35 am

GOALFLASH:

Arsenal 1-1 Fulham (Kamara)Fulham goal: Completely against the run of play. Laurent Koscielny and Sebastian Squillaci collide, allowing Clint Dempsey to lay in Diomansy Kamara, who still has a lot to do - and he does it brilliantly, taking a touch and curling into the corner from 12 yards.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:37 am

GOALFLASH:

Wigan 1-2 Stoke (Etherington)Stoke goal: I hope Wigan enjoyed parity while it lasted. Stoke launch a counter-attack and Kenwyne Jones does well to keep the ball in play on the right, before passing to Ricardo Fuller and from a tight angle he sweeps the ball back into the path of Matthew Etherington, who has the simple job of putting the ball in the net for his third goal in as many weeks.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:38 am

Fulham goal: Completely against the run of play. Laurent Koscielny and Sebastian Squillaci collide, allowing Clint Dempsey to lay in Diomansy Kamara, who still has a lot to do - and he does it brilliantly, taking a touch and curling into the corner from 12 yards.As a result of that collision in the build-up to Fulham's equaliser, Laurent Koscielny has to go off to be replaced by Johan Djourou. It didn't look pretty top be fair.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:41 am

GOALFLASH:

Wigan 2-2 Stoke (Cleverley)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:41 am

PENALTY TO CHELSEA!

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:43 am

GOALFLASH:

Chelsea 1-0 Everton (Drogba pen)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:43 am

GOALFLASH:

Wigan 2-2 Stoke (Cleverley)Wigan goal: It's the third deflected goal of the game, Tom Cleverley, this time, lines one up from 20 yards and it flies into the corner via a big deflection. We're back level.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:46 am

GOALFLASH:

Chelsea 1-0 Everton (Drogba pen)Chelsea goal: Everton a goal down - but fortunate not to be a man down too, for me. Nicolas Anelka strolls on to Phil Neville's woeful backpass before being carpeted by the onrushing Tim Howard. For some reason, ref Lee Probert offers just a yellow. Either way, Didier Drogba smashes home the spot-kick.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:47 am

GOALFLASH:

Blackburn 2-0 Wolves (Emerton)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 9:47 am

GOALFLASH:

Blackburn 2-0 Wolves (Emerton)Blackburn goal: Jason Roberts outmuscles the Wolves defence after a hopeful punt forward before laying off to Brett Emerton, who meets the ball beautiful with an emphatic left-foot strike into the roof of the net to give Wayne Hennessey no hope.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 10:14 am

GOALFLASH:

Blackburn 3-0 Wolves (Nelsen)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 10:16 am

GOALFLASH:

Blackburn 3-0 Wolves (Nelsen)Blackburn goal: That's surely game over for Wolves? Morten Gamst Pedersen's free-kick is delightful but the Wolves marking is woeful as Ryan Nelsen ghosts in to tap home unmarked.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 10:35 am

GOALFLASH:

Arsenal 2-1 Fulham (Nasri)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 10:38 am

GOALFLASH:

Arsenal 2-1 Fulham (Nasri)Arsenal goal: It's unlikely Fulham will go on and win now - and they have Samir Nasri to thank for that. On the back of a typically flowing Gunners move the Frenchman dashes on to Robin van Persie's lay-off, rounds a defender and then the keeper before turning in from the angle. Lovely strike.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 10:38 am

RED CARD, MAN CITY (Kolarov sent off)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 10:41 am

RED CARD, MAN CITY (Kolarov sent off)Man City red card: A goal up, but a man down now City. Aleksandar Kolarov sees red for a second yellow for a reckless tackle on Sam Ricketts - it was deserved in my book - can Bolton now respond?

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 10:41 am

GOALFLASH:

Birmingham 1-1 Tottenham (Gardner)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 10:43 am

GOALFLASH:

Birmingham 1-1 Tottenham (Gardner)Birmingham goal: It's been coming for the hosts. Nikola Zigic heads Scott Dann's long ball back across goal and Craig Gardner bullies his way through the Tottenham defence to nod home from eight yards.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 10:46 am

GOALFLASH:

Chelsea 1-1 Everton (Beckford)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 10:48 am

GOALFLASH:

Chelsea 1-1 Everton (Beckford)Everton goal: It looks like Jermaine Beckford has snatched a point for Everton, the substitute nodding in from close range after Tim Cahill had nodded Leighton Baines's cross on to the striker from the angle.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 10:48 am

Everton goal: It looks like Jermaine Beckford has snatched a point for Everton, the substitute nodding in from close range after Tim Cahill had nodded Leighton Baines's cross on to the striker from the angle.That goal means, by the way, that Chelsea would miss the chance to go top of the Premier League - with Arsenal leapfrogging Man Utd into top spot instead.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/04/10 at 10:51 am

We'll have seven minutes of stoppage time at Stamford Bridge, because of that earlier injury to Petr Cech. Can Everton hold on?

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BREAKING TEAM NEWSChris Brunt, Peter Odemwingie and James Morrison all passed fit to start for West Brom, while Newcastle are unchanged with Joey Barton unavailable because of a groin injury.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/05/10 at 7:37 am

BREAKING TEAM NEWSChris Brunt, Peter Odemwingie and James Morrison all passed fit to start for West Brom, while Newcastle are unchanged with Joey Barton unavailable because of a groin injury.Newcastle defender Sol Campbell makes his 500th Premier League appearance today, 18 years to the day that he made his debut for Tottenham. Only David James, Ryan Giggs and Gary Speed have featured in more.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/05/10 at 8:03 am

First booking of the day, Newcastle's Jonas Gutierrez into the book for a pull on the shirt of Gonzalo Jara.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/05/10 at 8:35 am

HALF-TIME:

West Brom 1-0 Newcastle

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/05/10 at 8:35 am

HALF-TIME:

West Brom 1-0 NewcastleWest Brom goal: It's a brilliant finish but Newcastle boss Chris Hughton won't like the defending one bit. Somen Tchoyi collects Chris Brunt's pass in the box and has all the time in the world to take a touch and curl it home. Breakthrough.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/05/10 at 9:20 am

LATEST:

West Brom 3-0 Newcastle (Odemwingie)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/05/10 at 9:24 am

LATEST:

West Brom 3-0 Newcastle (Odemwingie)West Brom goal: Game, set, match. It's all too easy for West Brom as Peter Odemwingie ghosts in behind Sol Campbell to dash on to Marek Cech's ball over the top, the Nigerian going on to round the keeper and slot home.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/05/10 at 9:24 am

GOALFLASH:

West Brom 3-1 Newcastle (Lovenkrands)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/05/10 at 9:25 am

GOALFLASH:

West Brom 3-1 Newcastle (Lovenkrands)Newcastle goal: Consolation for the visitors, Peter Lovenkrands sweeping in from close range after Andy Carroll's initial effort had been blocked.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/05/10 at 9:25 am

FULL-TIME;

West Brom 3-1 Newcastle

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/05/10 at 9:33 am

BREAKING TEAM NEWS:

Kieran Dyer and Scott Parker return to the West Ham midfield - though not in place of midweek hero Jonathan Spector - while Asamoah Gyan starts for Sunderland.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/05/10 at 9:47 am

SUNDERLAND v WEST HAMMike Lawrence reports: "Record signing Asamoah Gyan, who appeared only as a substitute in last weekend's 3-2 defeat at Wolves, returns to the Sunderland starting line-up at the expense of Bolo Zenden, who takes his place on the bench. West Ham boss Avram Grant makes three changes to the side which dumped Manchester United out of the Carling Cup in midweek as Danny Gabbidon, Kieron Dyer and Scott Parker all return."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/05/10 at 10:01 am

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce: "We're playing with three strikers as they are all playing out of their skins. Plus, with the injuries to defenders we've got, I've decided attack is the best way to go against West Ham."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/05/10 at 11:25 am

HALF-TIME:

Sunderland 1-0 West Ham

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/05/10 at 11:51 am

With Sunderland looking to keep the ball by the corner flag, Scott Parker lunges in aggressively on Asamoah Gyan and earns himself a booking - and few wasted seconds - as a result.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/05/10 at 12:04 pm

FULL-TIME:

Sunderland 1-0 West Ham

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/05/10 at 12:04 pm

FULL-TIME:

Sunderland 1-0 West HamSunderland goal: Fabulous goal. Nedum Onuoha sets Asamoah Gyan through behind the Hammers defence on the right and the Ghanaian's slide-rule pass is fired into the corner on the run by Jordan Henderson from 12 yards.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/05/10 at 12:04 pm

So West Ham return to the bottom of the Premier League table on goal difference and remain three points off safety. Sunderland, however, leapfrog West Brom into seventh just six points off a Champions League spot.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 8:46 am

ASTON VILLA v WEST BROM TEAM NEWS: Chris Whyatt reports: "Changes aplenty for Aston Villa from the team which limped to a 3-0 defeat at Anfield on Monday. Emile Heskey returns from injury to start up front with Ashley Young in support, while Barry Bannan also comes into the midfield. Striker Gabriel Agbonlahor is out with a chest infection. Acting captain Richard Dunne is dropped as Carlos Cuellar takes his place in defence. Stephen Ireland doesn't even make the squad. Blow for West Brom with top scorer Peter Odemwingie missing because of a groin injury. Marc-Antoine Fortune is his replacement. Some good news: influential midfielder Chris Brunt is fit to start."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 8:46 am

WEST HAM v MAN CITY TEAM NEWS:David Ornstein reports: "West Ham make four changes from the side beaten at Sunderland last Sunday as Julien Faubert, Pablo Barrera and Junior Stanislas come in for Tal Ben-Haim, Kieron Dyer and Luis Boa Morte, while Frederic Piquionne is preffered to Carlton Cole up front. There are two enforced changes for City; Jo deputises for the suspended Carlos Tevez to partner Mario Balotelli in attack and Aleksandar Kolarov - also banned - is replaced by Jerome Boateng."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 8:47 am

FULHAM v SUNDERLAND TEAM NEWS:Kevin Darling reports: "Fulham boss Mark Hughes makes just one change to his side, with fit-again Carlos Salcido replacing Matthew Briggs at left-back. Sunderland welcome back midfielder David Meyler, who makes his first appearance of the season after recovering from a knee ligament injury, while Simon Mignolet starts in goal. Asamoah Gyan and Craig Gordon, who have been struggling for fitness, drop to the bench."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 8:52 am

STOKE v BLACKPOOL TEAM NEWS:Mike Henson reports: "Jermaine Pennant will be hoping to convince Stoke that his loan deal from Zaragoza is worth making permanent after recovering from a hamstring injury to take his place in the starting line-up. Danny Higginbotham drops to the bench to make way for Andy Wilkinson at right-back with Robert Huth shifting to centre-back. Blackpool are unchanged from the side that saw a two-goal lead wiped out in a 2-2 draw against Bolton last time out as they chase a fourth away league win."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 9:13 am

The Premier League games have all started.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 9:13 am

A problem for Sunderland. Anton Ferdinand has picked up a hamstring injury and cannot continue. Ahmed Elmohamady is on instead.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 9:28 am

GOALFLASH:

Aston Villa 1-0 West Brom (Downing)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 9:28 am

GOALFLASH:

Aston Villa 1-0 West Brom (Downing)Aston Villa goal: I was just about to tell you that West Brom were well on top and Somen Tchoyi had just hit the bar with a superb curling shot. Then this happened: Marc Albrighton made a great run down the right and his cross was slid home at the far post by Stewart Downing. It's against the run of play, but Villa are ahead - and we have our first goal of the afternoon.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 9:34 am

GOALFLASH:

West Ham 0-1 Manchester City (Yaya Toure)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 9:34 am

GOALFLASH:

West Ham 0-1 Manchester City (Yaya Toure)Man City goal: He might have underhit his shot just now, but YaYa Toure definitely did not repeat that mistake when he got his next sight of goal. Toure starts the move, feeding Gareth Barry on the left and, from his pull-back, gets in front of Jonathan Spector and slams an unstoppable shot past Robert Green.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 11:15 am

NEWCASTLE v LIVERPOOL TEAM NEWS

Chief football reporter Phil McNulty at St James' Park: "New Newcastle boss Alan Pardew names skipper Kevin Nolan and fellow midfielder Joey Barton in his first Magpies team, with the pair returning from injury to replace Danny Guthrie and Wayne Routledge. Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson makes just one change from the side that beat Aston Villa on Monday, with striker Fernando Torres back after the birth of his second child in place of Ryan Babel."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 11:25 am

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew, about to take charge of his first game as Newcastle boss after replacing Chris Hughton: "I am bracing myself for a difficult reception but I am not nervous, I am just focusing on doing my job. There will be tension in the air but that can be a good thing if we can get the crowd behind us. Let's hope we can put on a really good show."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 11:33 am

What's this? Cheers... which turn into boos. Mixed, then - it could have been a lot worse. Alan Pardew claps the fans, and sits down.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 11:52 am

GOALFLASH:

Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool (Nolan)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 11:52 am

GOALFLASH:

Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool (Nolan)Newcastle goal: Er, does this make Alan Pardew an inspired choice as manager? It's a bit for all that, obviously, but his side are ahead. Andy Carroll nods down a deep free-kick into the path of Kevin Nolan, who sweeps the ball home from close range. The lifelong Liverpool fan and former Reds trainee celebrates by running towards the corner flag and doing the 'funky chicken'.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 12:25 pm

Half time:

Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 12:50 pm

GOAL (recently):

Newcastle 1-1 Liverpool (Kuyt)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 12:51 pm

GOAL (recently):

Newcastle 1-1 Liverpool (Kuyt)Liverpool goal: Ah. Back to square one for Alan Pardew, but is should be said his side are very unlucky to concede this equaliser. A hoisted through-ball hits a back-pedalling Sol Campbell and drops into the path of Dirk Kuyt, who surges into the area before letting fly with a shot that takes a huge deflection off Steven Taylor and rolls agonisingly past Tim Krul and into the opposite corner of the net.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 1:04 pm

Chief football reporter Phil McNulty at St James' Park: "Liverpool's goal has changed the mood around St. James' Park - but Newcastle have started to gather themselves again after Dirk Kuyt's somewhat fortunate equaliser. Crowd still very much behind the team - with the odd insulting nod towards Mike Ashley."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 1:14 pm

GOALFLASH:

Newcastle 2-1 Liverpool (Barton)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 1:14 pm

GOALFLASH:

Newcastle 2-1 Liverpool (Barton)Newcastle goal: It's a scrappy goal but Alan Pardew won't care, because the Magpies are back in front. Andy Carroll, who has been superb in the air today, flicks on Tim Krul's clearance and, with Nile Ranger doing enough to put off the Liverpool defence, Joey Barton ghosts in to prod the bouncing ball past the onrushing Pepe Reina and into the net, via the far post. Eight minutes of the 90 to go.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 1:20 pm

All smiles from Newcastle owner Mike Ashley in the stands, while Alan Pardew makes more notes on the touchline. No idea what he's been writing but it is probably along the lines of 'remember to pick Andy Carroll, Joey Barton and Kevin Nolan again next week'.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 1:24 pm

GOALFLASH:

Newcastle 3-1 Liverpool (Carroll)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 1:25 pm

GOALFLASH:

Newcastle 3-1 Liverpool (Carroll)Newcastle goal: And that is a wrap. Newcastle's tricky trio all have a goal to show for their night's work and it is the Magpies very own 'Hot-shot Hamish' who is the latest to find the target. The Liverpool defence stands off Andy Carroll and, from 25 yards out, he takes up the invitation to shoot by hammering a net-buster past Pepe Reina.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/11/10 at 1:28 pm

FULL-TIME:

Newcastle 3-1 Liverpool

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 4:02 am

Man City "disappointed by the actions of Carlos' representative" as Tevez requests transfer

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 4:08 am

Man City "disappointed by the actions of Carlos' representative" as Tevez requests transferManchester City striker Carlos Tevez has made a written transfer request, which the club has rejected.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 7:01 am

BOLTON v BLACKBURNDavid Ornstein reports: "What better to get the juices flowing on a chilly Sunday lunchtime than a feisty Lancashire derby between two contrasting sides with a point to prove. Owen Coyle's stylish Bolton, barely recognisable from the team left by Sam Allardyce in 2007, are chasing a first home win against Blackburn in more than a decade and know victory would maintain their European charge. But Allardyce - now leading workmanlike Rovers - will have other ideas and little would give him greater pleasure than defying the boo boys to emerge from his old with all three points."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 7:39 am

WOLVES v BIRMINGHAM TEAM NEWSLes Roopanarine reports: "A spate of injuries forces Wolves manager Mick McCarthy to make four changes to the side that lost 3-0 at Blackburn last time out. Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, Stephen Hunt, David Edwards and Richard Stearman are thrown into the derby fray, while the home bench includes a quartet of development players. Catching the prevailing mood, Birmingham boss Alex McLeish makes three changes to the side that drew with Tottenham last weekend, handing starts to Nikola Zigic, Sebastian Larsson and David Murphy."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 7:50 am

Both match have been playing for around twenty minutes now, and no goal has been scored yet.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 8:04 am

Blackburn defender Phil Jones goes into Mark Clattenburg's book after bringing down Johan Elmander to end a slick Bolton counter-attack. At Molineux, Birmingham striker Cameron Jerome also picks up a booking for a foul on Richard Stearman.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 8:38 am

Half Time:

Wolves 1-0 BirminghamBolton 0-0 Blackburn

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 8:52 am

RED CARD:

Bolton's Mark Davies

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 8:53 am

RED CARD:

Bolton's Mark DaviesHe was booked before the break, and a second yellow means red for Mark Davies, after he catches Phil Jones with his leading arm as they challenge for a header. Wanderers are down to 10 men, with over half-an-hour to play.

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A first booking of the day for a Blackburn player, Martin Olsson catches Johan Elmander with a high foot in the face and the Bolton striker needs a spot of treatment.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 8:57 am

GOALFLASH:

Bolton 1-0 Blackburn (Muamba)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 9:02 am

GOALFLASH:

Bolton 1-0 Blackburn (Muamba)Bolton goal: Blackburn have been laying siege to the Bolton goal but it is the 10 men of the home side who are ahead. Ryan Nelsen tries to clear Sam Rickett's hoisted free-kick but only finds Fabrice Muamba inside the area. Nelsen slips as he tries to block Muamba, who turns inside two defenders before burying his shot past Jussi Jaaskelainen. A quality finish.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 9:02 am

TOTTENHAM v CHELSEA (1600 GMT)Mike Henson reports: "There have been clear-the-air talks at Cobham this week as the Chelsea squad attempt to revive a flat-lining title challenge. Five points clear at the top at the end of October, they are now fourth, two points off the summit, with matches against Manchester United and Arsenal next. Tottenham will relish the chance to deepen Carlo Ancelotti's perma-frown. They have won three of the last four meetings between the two at White Hart Lane and victory would take them within a point of their faltering London rivals."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 9:08 am

Still no signs of life from Birmingham, although Kevin Phillips has come on for the Blues, replacing Lee Bowyer.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 9:11 am

Bolton's Martin Petrov is not a happy chappy after being replaced by Matt Taylor, chucking his gloves to the floor as he comes off. Wanderers boss Owen Coyle has a quiet word.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 9:14 am

Blackburn are pushing hard at the Reebok. Rovers substitute David Dunn has had a close-range shot saved by Jussi Jaaskelainen after reaching Mame Diouf's cut-back. Bolton defender Gary Cahill has been booked for time-wasting too - the 10 men are hanging on.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 9:17 am

BREAKING TEAM NEWSDidier Drogba and Frank Lampard are on the bench for Chelsea, and Michael Dawson returns to the centre of the Tottenham defence.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 9:23 am

GOALFLASH:

Bolton 2-1 Blackburn (Holden)

Bolton goal: Straight from the restart, Sam Ricketts finds Kevin Davies with a long ball forward and his flick is controlled by Stuart Holden before he slams his shot home at the near post. The 10 men are back in front.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 9:43 am

TOTTENHAM v CHELSEA TEAM NEWS (1600 GMT)Mike Henson reports: "The big news for Chelsea is that Didier Drogba, who has scored just once in eight league games, drops to the bench. He will find himself sitting alongside Frank Lampard who is on his way back from a tendon and groin problems that have kept him out since August. Chelsea recall Ashley Cole and Jon Mikel Obi for Jose Bosingwa and Josh McEachran in the other two changes from the team that lost to Marseille in midweek. Tottenham name Michael Dawson at the heart of defence alongside Sebastien Bassong as William Gallas drops out of the matchday 16. Alan Hutton is in at right-back while Luka Modric and Aaron Lennon are back in midfield at the expense of Niko Kranjcar and Jermaine Jenas who played in Tuesday's 3-3 draw with FC Twente."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 9:48 am

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has just said that it was a 'technical' decision to put Didier Drogba on the bench. He isn't injured... Hmmm, I wonder how that little chat went down with Didier?

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 9:58 am

The players are waiting in the tunnel at White Hart Lane. Not long to go now...

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 10:04 am

Bolton up to 5th place in Premier League table after 2-1 win over Blackburn

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 10:05 am

Wolves remain 19th in Premier League despite their 1-0 victory over Birmingham

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 10:06 am

Manchester United to welcome Chilean miners for match

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 10:18 am

GOALFLASH:

Tottenham 1-0 Chelsea (Pavlyuchenko)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 10:24 am

GOALFLASH:

Tottenham 1-0 Chelsea (Pavlyuchenko)Tottenham goal: Erm, where is the Chelsea defence? Jermain Defoe controls a long ball and is able to cut in, unchallenged, before feeding Roman Pavlyuchenko inside the box. Again, no tackle is forthcoming, and the Russian is able to turn and fire past Petr Cech and into the bottom corner. Too easy.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 10:24 am

Gareth Bale needs some treatment after a hefty challenge by Michael Essien. Bale twisted his leg quite badly but it looks like he will be able to continue.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 10:44 am

Benoit Assou-Ekotto has become the first player to go into Mike Dean's book. Not sure what it was for, because the referee allowed play to go on before eventually penalising the Tottenham defender.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/12/10 at 12:06 pm

FULL-TIME:

Tottenham 1-1 Chelsea

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Tottenham keeper Heurelho Gomes clumsily concedes a 91st minute spot-kick after bundling over Ramires in the box but redeems himself when he dives to his left to keep out Didier Drogba's penalty. That wasn't the greatest spot-kick in the world, but boy, what a time to make a save like that.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/13/10 at 12:57 pm

Tonight. Manchester Utd are the hosts for the visit of Arsenal in the Premier League. The Chilian miners that were trapped in a mine a few months back, are guests of Manchester Utd tonight.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/14/10 at 1:02 am

Ji-Sung Park's goal hands Manchester United a hard-fought 1-0 win over Arsenal and takes them above their title rivals into top spot.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/14/10 at 1:05 am

Blackburn have announced they have sacked manager Sam Allardyce.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/14/10 at 1:05 am

Blackburn have announced they have sacked manager Sam Allardyce.Allardyce, 56, was relieved of his duties along with his assistant Neil McDonald by the club's new owners, the Venky's Group from India

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/15/10 at 12:58 pm

West Ham must win at least one of the relegation-threatened club's next three games or manager Avram Grant will be sacked

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Chelsea-Man Utd is definitely off due to heavy snow in London say the club, following consultation with police and the local authority.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/18/10 at 7:27 am

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is enraged on the touchlines as Gary Cahill crashes through the back of Darren Bent on halfway, the Bolton defender booked for his troubles.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/18/10 at 7:28 am

GOALFLASH:

Sunderland 1-0 Bolton (Welbeck)Sunderland goal: Jordan Henderson's deep cross is salvaged brilliantly by Darren Bent and when his shot is well saved Jussi Jaaskelainen, Danny Welbeck stoops home to head in the rebound. That's his fifth goal in six outings. Advantage Sunderland.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/18/10 at 7:29 am

Lee Cattermole is the second player to have his name taken at the Stadium of Light, the Sunderland midfielder cautioned for a foul on Stuart Holden. That rules him out of the Boxing Day match against Manchester United game, by the way. So Cattermole, at least, will be able to fully enjoy his Christmas dinner.

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A couple of sloppy challenges in a minute - the second a foul on Danny Welbeck - sees Stuart 'Texas' (I'm claiming it, I really am) Holden become the latest name to be taken by referee Chris Foy.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/18/10 at 8:23 am

Sunderland substitution - Bolo Zenden on for Asamoah Gyan.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/18/10 at 8:27 am

TEAM NEWS Under-pressure West Ham boss Avram Grant makes five changes to his side for the trip to Blackburn, the most surprising of which sees young Dutch keeper Ruud Boffin handed his Hammers debut in place of the injured Rob Green.

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So today there are only two Premier League fixtures that have survived the snow.

Blackburn v West Ham and Sunderland v Bolton, of which the latter is in progress.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/18/10 at 8:42 am

FULL-TIME;

Sunderland 1-0 Bolton

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/18/10 at 8:45 am

Sunderland supporters will enjoy their Christmas lunch from the rare heights of sixth spot this year thanks to that win - what a recent run the Black Cats have been on. A word on Man City too, by the way - the deluge of Premier League postponements means victory for them over Everton on Monday and they will top the table at Christmas for the first time since 1929. Wowzers.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/18/10 at 8:46 am

Blackpool's Premier League match at home to Tottenham on Sunday has succumbed to the cold weather and has been postponed.

The Seasiders held a meeting involving both clubs, police, the local authority and the Premier League.

It was decided that because of fan safety - and despite the Bloomfield Road pitch being playable on Saturday - Sunday's game should be postponed.

A new date for fixture will be announced in due course.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/18/10 at 9:34 am

GOALFLASH:

Leeds 1-0 QPR (Gradel)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/18/10 at 11:14 am

Blackburn host West Ham after Sunderland beat Bolton in the day's two surviving Premier League fixtures on a decimated day of football, with Leeds-QPR the highlight of a busy Championship schedule.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/18/10 at 11:17 am

All three Premier League matches on Sunday called off because of the weather

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/18/10 at 11:25 am

Blackburn-West Ham ends in a draw and Sunderland beat Bolton in the day's only Premier League fixtures thanks to a fixture list decimated by the weather, while Leeds and Norwich earn vital wins in the Championship.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/18/10 at 1:48 pm

Blackburn defender Phil Jones to undergo knee operation - could miss rest of the season

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/19/10 at 9:07 am

Man City boss Robert Mancini is set to strip Carlos Tevez of captaincy

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/20/10 at 2:59 pm

HALF TIME:

Manchester City 0-2 Everton

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/22/10 at 2:57 pm

Former Manchester City chairman David Bernstein is nominated to take over as the new chairman of the Football Association.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/25/10 at 2:27 am

Blackpool to hold midday pitch inspection before Boxing Day game against Liverpool

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/26/10 at 4:24 am

The cold weather continues to cause problems for Britain's sporting schedule with Premier League games at Blackpool and Everton joining the list of postponements.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/27/10 at 2:49 am

Tottenham won 2-1 at Aston Villa yesterday in Premier League to go fifth in table

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Nicolas Anelka is not in the Chelsea squad as Carlo Ancelotti makes two changes from the team that drew at Tottenham.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/27/10 at 3:01 pm

HALF-TIME:

Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea

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HALF-TIME:

Arsenal 1-0 ChelseaAlex Song plays the ball to Jack Wilshere, who knocks it into a congested area. Cesc Fabregas latches on to the pass but appears to be fouled by Paul Ferreira and the ball breaks to Song, who slots home with a cool low finish.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/28/10 at 1:50 pm

Birmingham v Manchester United team news:"Birmingham last played on 12 December when they lost 1-0 at Wolves. There's three changes from that side with left-back Liam Ridgwell, as well as midfielders Craig Gardner and Jean Beausejour, replacing David Murphy, Keith Fahey and Nikola Zigic. Alexander Hleb is on the bench. Manchester United make one change from the win over Sunderland as midfielder Darron Gibson comes in for Park Ji-Sung, who is unavailable as he is on international duty with South Korea for the Asian Cup. Nani again misses out because of a hip injury."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/28/10 at 2:54 pm

Half-time:

Birmingham 0-0 Man Utd

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/28/10 at 3:20 pm

GOAL:

Birmingham 0-1 Manchester United (Berbatov)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/28/10 at 3:21 pm

GOAL:

Birmingham 0-1 Manchester United (Berbatov)Man Utd goal: Bulgarian brilliance, and our deadlock is broken at Birmingham. Dimitar Berbatov starts the move with an impudent flick through to Darron Gibson and when Gibson returns the ball to the striker on the edge of the Blues box, he takes it supremely in his stride with one touch before plundering an arrow-like right-foot shot into the bottom corner of Ben Foster's net. Absolutely lethal.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/29/10 at 12:57 pm

Stoke sign loan player Jermaine Pennant on a permanent deal from Real Zaragoza

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/29/10 at 1:08 pm

Wigan v Arsenal scene-setter:"A win for Arsenal at the DW Stadium would send them level on points with Manchester United and Manchester City, but Arsene Wenger's side must win by five clear goals to top the table going into 2011. Wigan have form against Arsenal, having beaten the Gunners 3-2 at the DW Stadium in April. But this time they desperately need a result to move out of the relegation zone and pull Fulham back into the bottom three."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/29/10 at 1:08 pm

Liverpool v Wolves scene-setter:"Steve Mardenborough, anyone? He was the little-known striker who scored the only goal of his Wolves career the last time they beat Liverpool - at Anfield in January 1984. The chances of Mick McCarthy's men staging a repeat look thinner than a catwalk model, with injury-ravaged Wolves bottom of the table and without an away league win since March. Liverpool have won their last four at Anfield, have talisman Steven Gerrard back from injury, and will be champing at the bit after two successive postponements."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/29/10 at 1:08 pm

Chelsea v Bolton scene-setter: "Fears for the collapse of civilisation hung in the air the last time Chelsea suffered such a woeful run of form. Yet, in December 1999, the 'millennium bug' proved nothing but ridiculous hot air. Is talk of a genuine Blues' demise in the same vein? Terry, Lampard, Drogba & Co. will be frantic to remind theorists - and themselves - that class is permanent. Yet stereotype-defying entertainers Bolton, who could leapfrog the champions into fifth place with victory, are men in remarkable form."

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/29/10 at 2:11 pm

GOAL:

Wigan 1-0 Arsenal (Watson)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/29/10 at 2:11 pm

GOAL:

Wigan 1-0 Arsenal (Watson)Wigan goal: I'm not really sure how to explain this. Charles N'Zogbia goes on a mazy run at the Arsenal defence, jinking in-between Abou Diaby and Laurent Koscielny, and when he gets past them he tumbles on the edge of the penalty area. In normal time it looks like a penalty, but in slo-mo it looks live a horrific dive. Ben Watson steps up and slots it into the corner. Advantage to the relegation-threatened team.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/29/10 at 2:25 pm

GOAL:

Wigan 1-1 Arsenal (Arshavin)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/29/10 at 2:28 pm

GOAL:

Wigan 1-1 Arsenal (Arshavin)Arsenal goal: The Gunners get back on level terms and it's a finish right out of the top drawer. Marouane Chamakh sends Nicklas Bendtner away on the inside right channel and after his shot is well saved by Ali Al-Habsi, the ball loops into the air where, 14 yards out, Andrey Arshavin conjures the most wonderful acrobatic volley into the corner to equalise.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/29/10 at 2:30 pm

Still no joy for Chelsea - their big players have not turned up today, save for John Terry, who is doing everything he can to get his team going. Who does Carlo Ancelotti turn to?

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/29/10 at 2:31 pm

GOAL:

Wigan 1-2 Arsenal (Arshavin)

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/29/10 at 2:32 pm

GOAL:

Wigan 1-2 Arsenal (Arshavin)Arsenal goal: Andrey Arshavin has well and truly come to life in the last five minutes. The Russian drives forward and, 30 yards out, plays a ball to the edge of the area for Nicklas Bendtner - the Dane bulldozes his way through two flaky challenges and keeps his cool to slot past Ali Al-Habsi and put the Gunners ahead.

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/29/10 at 2:36 pm

A chorus of boos greets the half-time whistle at Chelsea. It's like living in a parallel universe, isn't it?

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Written By:Philip Enoon12/29/10 at 2:37 pm

A chorus of boos greets the half-time whistle at Chelsea. It's like living in a parallel universe, isn't it?Chelsea 0-0 Bolton

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Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will attempt to bring former England captain David Beckham to White Hart Lane on loan from LA Galaxy in January.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/01/11 at 6:31 am

West Brom v Man Utd:Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will be hoping for a double celebration, having turned 69 on New Year's Eve. Leaders United have won on their last six league visits to the ground, while the Baggies have lost their last three league games over Christmas. It points towards a United win.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/02/11 at 8:10 am

Latest:

Chelsea 1-0 Aston Villa

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/02/11 at 8:11 am

Latest:

Chelsea 1-0 Aston Villa Chelsea goal: From out of nowhere, Chelsea are ahead. Frank Lampard hoists the ball into the box and, in trying to reach it, James Collins clambers over Florent Malouda. Penalty? Yes, according to referee Lee Mason who, to the anger of the Villa players, points to the spot. Lampard steps up to hammer home the penalty past Brad Friedel. A bit harsh on Villa, who have been the better team so far.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/02/11 at 8:58 am

Latest:

Chelsea 1-2 Aston Villa

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/02/11 at 9:11 am

John Terry dives in as Ashley Young attempts to break and he gets man, not ball on the half-way line. That's a booking for the Chelsea skipper.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/02/11 at 9:11 am

A final roll of the dice for Carlo Ancelotti. He makes his third substitution by bringing on Daniel Sturridge for Nicolas Anelka.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/02/11 at 9:16 am

GOALFLASH:

Chelsea 2-2 Aston Villa (Drogba)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/02/11 at 9:34 am

FULL-TIME Chelsea 3-3 Aston Villa

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/02/11 at 9:34 am

FULL-TIME Chelsea 3-3 Aston VillaSix goals, nine bookings, and stacks of late drama: That's what I call entertainment. There is no way Villa keeper Brad Friedel deserved to be on the losing side, and he deservedly gets recognition from the travelling fans. Chelsea? They looked likely to lose but then were odds on to win... so a draw will be a big disappointment.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 12:51 pm

NEWCASTLE v WEST HAM:"It's January and the bottom half of the league is almost as cosy as it was after the first month of the season. A win can get you out of the mire as easily as defeat could land you back in it. Victory could push West Ham five places up to 13th, however they have not won at St James' Park since 1998. Newcastle boss Alan Pardew may have a point to prove against his former employees as he continues his New Year revolution."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 12:51 pm

ARSENAL v MANCHESTER CITY"Third hosts second, and this time there is a title to challenge for as well as bad blood to deal with. Ex-Gooner Emmanuel Adebayor is too busy (allegedly) fighting with team-mates and being injured to feature but expect the Emirates to reach boiling-point tonight as two clubs who have gone without trophies for too long lay put their Premier League credentials on the line. City's last win at Arsenal was in 1975 - 27 trips ago."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 12:51 pm

ARSENAL v MANCHESTER CITY"Third hosts second, and this time there is a title to challenge for as well as bad blood to deal with. Ex-Gooner Emmanuel Adebayor is too busy (allegedly) fighting with team-mates and being injured to feature but expect the Emirates to reach boiling-point tonight as two clubs who have gone without trophies for too long lay put their Premier League credentials on the line. City's last win at Arsenal was in 1975 - 27 trips ago."This is the match that is on television tonight.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 12:59 pm

ASTON VILLA v SUNDERLAND"This crazy season makes no sense. On Sunday, brilliant Villa secured a thrilling draw at champions Chelsea. Now they must beat Sunderland to guarantee they don't enter football hell tonight. Bemused Black Cats boss Steve Bruce believes players are being "flogged to death" on a punishing conveyor-belt of five games in 13 days. Yet his sixth-placed team, crushed by Blackpool last week, are still six points off a Champions League spot. Form. Window. Chuck? Who knows…"

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 12:59 pm

BOLTON v WIGAN"After suffering successive defeats at Stamford Bridge and Anfield, Bolton will be relieved to return to the Reebok Stadium, where they have lost just once all season. If they are to maintain that almost unblemished record, Owen Coyle's injury-hit side will have to do so without a raft of absentees. That should offer some encouragment to Wigan, who are looking to bounce back from the home defeat against Newcastle on Sunday which ended their four-game unbeaten run. A draw looks a distinct possibility."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 1:00 pm

BLACKBURN v LIVERPOOL"So Ronaldinho looks set to turn down the allure of Ewood Park in favour of heading home to Brazil but a more pressing concern for boss Steve Kean is that Blackburn have eight players out tonight and have only won one of their last five games. Every defeat for under-fire Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is followed by calls for his head and the Reds' exasperating inconsistency and record of one away win all season hardly helps his job security."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 1:00 pm

ARSENAL v MANCHESTER CITY"Third hosts second, and this time there is a title to challenge for as well as bad blood to deal with. Ex-Gooner Emmanuel Adebayor is too busy (allegedly) fighting with team-mates and being injured to feature but expect the Emirates to reach boiling-point tonight as two clubs who have gone without trophies for too long lay put their Premier League credentials on the line. City's last win at Arsenal was in 1975 - 27 trips ago."Arsenal are unchanged for the visit of Man City.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 1:01 pm

WOLVES v CHELSEA"The only way is up for Wolves. They may be bottom of the table but Mick McCarthy's boys might just fancy grabbing the spoils tonight against the defending champions who have won once in eight league games. Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says he's "lucky" to still have his job but with the Blues in fifth and a Champions League spot seriously under threat, losing at Molineux might just encourage owner Roman Abramovich to start sharpening his axe on one of his mammoth yachts."

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EVERTON v TOTTENHAM"Spurs hope to keep up the pressure on the Premier pacesetters with the shadow of David Beckham and a possible loan move to White Lane looming over their current progress. Everton boss David Moyes expressed an interest in Beckham but he was not interested in a move to Merseyside. Moyes insists he will not quit Everton despite a poor season and a lack of cash to invigorate his squad - but he needs a result tonight to quell growing concern among fans."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 1:07 pm

Jo starts alongside Carlos Tevez up front for Man City against Arsenal as one of five changes to the team that beat Blackpool.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 1:10 pm

EVERTON v TOTTENHAM"Spurs hope to keep up the pressure on the Premier pacesetters with the shadow of David Beckham and a possible loan move to White Lane looming over their current progress. Everton boss David Moyes expressed an interest in Beckham but he was not interested in a move to Merseyside. Moyes insists he will not quit Everton despite a poor season and a lack of cash to invigorate his squad - but he needs a result tonight to quell growing concern among fans."Peter Crouch partners Rafael van der Vaart up front for Tottenham at Everton. Jermaine Jenas also starts for the visitors.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 1:12 pm

ASTON VILLA v SUNDERLAND"This crazy season makes no sense. On Sunday, brilliant Villa secured a thrilling draw at champions Chelsea. Now they must beat Sunderland to guarantee they don't enter football hell tonight. Bemused Black Cats boss Steve Bruce believes players are being "flogged to death" on a punishing conveyor-belt of five games in 13 days. Yet his sixth-placed team, crushed by Blackpool last week, are still six points off a Champions League spot. Form. Window. Chuck? Who knows…"Both Aston Villa and Sunderland are unchanged.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 1:44 pm

ASTON VILLA v SUNDERLAND"Quite rare this in these days of constant squad rotation: Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier and Sunderland counterpart Steve Bruce both name unchanged sides. That means Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has recovered from the slight groin injury which saw him taken off late in the 3-3 draw at Chelsea on Sunday. He partners Emile Heskey in attack. Black Cats midfielder Ahmed Elmohamady has also overcome concussion sustained in Sunderland's 3-0 win over Blackburn at the weekend."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 1:45 pm

NEWCASTLE v WEST HAM: "So Newcastle striker Leon Best makes his first start this season, partnering Peter Lovenkrands in attack. West Ham name fit-again Mark Noble in the starting line-up. The midfielder, who came on as a substitute in the 2-0 win against Wolves, replaces midfielder Junior Stanislas."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 1:45 pm

WOLVES v CHELSEA "Wolves welcome back fit-again strikers Kevin Doyle and Steven Fletcher. Visitors Chelsea make three changes from the draw with Aston Villa and it's Nicolas Anelka dropping to the bench. Salomon Kalou gets the nod up front for Chelsea, while Branislav Ivanovic replaces teenager Jeffrey Bruma to shore up the defence. Jose Boswinga also starts at the back."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 1:45 pm

BLACKBURN v LIVERPOOL"After being beaten 3-0 by Sunderland last time out, Blackburn boss Steve Kean makes three changes tonight. Defender Chris Samba, who has been linked with a move away from Ewood Park, comes in, along with Michel Salgado and Benjani. Brett Emerton is away with Australia, Grant Handley and El-Hadji Diouf drop to the bench. Steven Gerrard returns to Liverpool's starting XI with boss Roy Hodgson making four changes to the side which beat Bolton 2-1 on New Year's day. Joe Cole starts along with Sotirios Kyrgiakos and Paul Konchesky. Daniel Agger and Dirk Kuyt are on the bench. Fabio Aurelio and Raul Meireles miss out."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 1:53 pm

BOLTON v WIGAN"With his Bolton squad severely depleted by injury and other factors, Owen Coyle is once again able to muster just four of the permitted seven substitutes. That means only one change to the side that lost 2-1 at Anfield, with Paul Robinson returning from suspension at the expense of Marcos Alonso. Wigan boss Roberto Martinez make three changes. Maynor Figueroa and James McArthur start, while Chris Kirkland starts in goal in place of Ali Al-Habsi, who is on loan from Bolton and ineligible to play against his parent club."

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GOALFLASH:

Wolves 1-0 Chelsea (Bosingwa og)

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GOALFLASH:

Wolves 1-0 Chelsea (Bosingwa og)Wolves goal: Stephen Fletcher is claiming it but the final touch is from Jose Bosingwa two yards out, the Chelsea defender shinning into his own net from a beauty of an inswinging corner. Carlo Ancelotti looks shell-shocked.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 2:06 pm

GOALFLASH:

Everton 1-0 Tottenham (Saha)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 2:06 pm

GOALFLASH:

Newcastle 1-0 West Ham (Best)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 2:07 pm

GOALFLASH:

Everton 1-0 Tottenham (Saha)Everton goal: It's his first league goal in 11 months and Louis Saha has put Everton in front, the Frenchman cutting in from the left and slamming low into Heurelho Gomes's bottom corner from 20 yards.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 2:09 pm

GOALFLASH:

Newcastle 1-0 West Ham (Best)Newcastle goal: A long ball from Joey Barton is headed on by Leon Best to Peter Lovenkrands. The Dane plays the ball back to his strike partner who calmly slots the ball past Robert Green. That's his first competitive goal for Newcastle, too.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 2:13 pm

GOALFLASH:

Everton 1-1 Tottheam (Van der Vaart)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:07 pm

GOALFLASH:

Newcastle 4-0 West Ham (Best, hat-trick)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:10 pm

GOALFLASH:

Newcastle 4-0 West Ham (Best, hat-trick)Newcastle goal: A night to remember for Leon Best, who completes his hat-trick with a slammed finish after collecting Kevin Nolan's pass completely unmarked on the edge of the West Ham area. The Hammers, I have to say, have been woeful tonight.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:10 pm

GOALFLASH:

Newcastle 5-0 West Ham (Lovenkrands)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:10 pm

GOALFLASH:

Newcastle 5-0 West Ham (Lovenkrands)Oh my, what has happened to West Ham?

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:13 pm

GOALFLASH:

Newcastle 5-0 West Ham (Lovenkrands)Newcastle goal: Newcastle could rack up any score they want tonight, they really could. Joey Barton's clipped cross from the right is poked in by Peter Lovenkrands from close range - and West Ham are in tatters.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:13 pm

GOALFLASH:

Bolton 1-0 Wigan (Moreno)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:15 pm

GOALFLASH:

Bolton 1-0 Wigan (Moreno)Bolton goal: Deadlock broken at the Reebok and it's no less than the hosts deserve for a bright start to the half, Rodrigo Moreno lashing in at the near post from Mark Davies's pass.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:15 pm

GOALFLASH:

Blackburn 3-0 Liverpool (Benjani)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:16 pm

GOALFLASH:

Blackburn 3-0 Liverpool (Benjani)Blackburn goal: Less than an hour gone in this game - and perhaps less than half an hour left in his job for Roy Hodgson? Junior Hoilett is the creator down the left, getting to the bye-line and laying it back for Benjani to side-foot home from six yards out.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:17 pm

RED CARD

ASTON VILLA (Heskey)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:18 pm

RED CARD

ASTON VILLA (Heskey)Aston Villa red card: The hosts are reduced to 10 men when Emile Heskey squares up to Jordan Henderson after a foul and pushes the Sunderland midfielder in the face - Kevin Friend brandishes the red card.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:27 pm

GOALFLASH:

Aston Villa 0-1 Sunderland (Bardsley)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:30 pm

GOALFLASH:

Aston Villa 0-1 Sunderland (Bardsley)Sunderland goal: It's his first ever senior goal in English football - and what a way to get it. Phil Bardsley collects a half-clearance outside the Villa box, looks up, and crashes an unstoppable shot into the corner from 25 yards. Brilliant.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:33 pm

RED CARD

SUNDERLAND (Zenden)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:35 pm

RED CARD

SUNDERLAND (Zenden)Sunderland red card: It's 10 men each at Villa Park, Bolo Zenden getting his marching orders for a second yellow given for foul on Stiliyan Petrov.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:35 pm

RED CARD

MAN CITY (Zabaleta)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:35 pm

RED CARD

ARSENAL (Sagna)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:36 pm

GOALFLASH:

Everton 2-1 Tottenham (Coleman)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:39 pm

RED CARD

MAN CITY (Zabaleta)RED CARD

ARSENAL (Sagna)Man City & Arsenal red cards: Bacary Sagna and Pablo Zabaleta are involved in a bit of handbags on by the touchline. It looks innocuous, but Sagna appears to move his head in towards the Argentine's and he is shown a straight red card. So too, to his absolute dismay, is Zabaleta, who wasn't really to blame for any of it.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:39 pm

GOALFLASH:

Everton 2-1 Tottenham (Coleman)Everton goal: Advantage Everton. Again. Seamus Coleman is in the right place at the right time to head into an empty net after Heurelho Gomes can only parry Louis Saha's long-range strike

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:40 pm

GOALFLASH:

Blackburn 3-1 Liverpool (Gerrard)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:40 pm

GOALFLASH:

Bolton 1-1 Wigan (Stam)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:41 pm

GOALFLASH:

Blackburn 3-1 Liverpool (Gerrard)Liverpool goal: The start of a stunning comeback? Steven Gerrard fires in from close range after Fernando Torres sees his snap-shot blocked from inside the area.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/05/11 at 3:42 pm

GOALFLASH:

Bolton 1-1 Wigan (Stam)Wigan goal: Wigan equalise through Dutch defender Ronnie Stam, who tucks the ball in at the far post from Steve Gohouri's slide-rule pass. There must be a good quarter of an hour left in this one following the delay for Kirkland's injury, so it's game on

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 7:35 am

ARSENAL v LEEDS"Aaron Ramsey is in Arsenal's squad for the first time since February as Arsene Wenger makes nine changes. Ramsey is joined on the bench by captain Cesc Fabregas and Theo Walcott, while Kieran Gibbs returns to the starting line-up after a month out with injury. Leeds United make three changes to the side that lost its 12-game unbeaten run at Cardiff on Tuesday, with Luciano Becchio, Alex Bruce and Sanchez Watt all coming in. Watt, on a season-long loan from Arsenal, was given permission to play by Wenger on Wednesday."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 7:38 am

TEAM NEWS SNAPPremier League Birmingham make seven changes, with Nikola Zigic and Alexander Hleb both given starts in south-east London. The Championship hosts, Millwall, don't alter their line-up so much. Amid three changes, the familiar names of Neil Harris and Danny sheeshtu return.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 9:13 am

GOALFLASH:

Sheff Utd 0-1 Aston Villa (Walker)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 9:16 am

Two early cupset possibilities people! Michael Chopra hits the post with a header and then reacts quickly to fire past Sorensen from the rebound to put Cardiff in front at Stoke, while League One Notts County - managed by Paul Ince - are leading at Sunderland thanks to Craig Westcarr, who has profited from an error by keeper Simon Mignolet. No such worries for Aston Villa so far, though, Kyle Walker slotting home from the edge of the area just nine minutes into his Villa debut against his boyhood club.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 9:21 am

GOALFLASH:

Millwall 1-4 Birmingham (Schofield)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 9:25 am

GOALFLASH:

Hull 0-1 Wigan (Diame)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 9:25 am

FULL-TIME:

Millwall 1-4 Birmingham

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 9:34 am

GOALFLASH:

West Ham 1-0 Barnsley (Spector)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 9:35 am

GOALFLASH:

West Ham 1-0 Barnsley (Spector)Deserved lead for West Ham as Jonathan Spector gets on the end of some fine work by Mark Noble to slot past Tykes keeper Luke Steele.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 9:35 am

GOALFLASH:

Fulham 1-0 Peterborough (Kamara)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 9:35 am

GOALFLASH:

Sheff Utd 0-2 Aston Villa (Albrighton)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 9:37 am

GOALFLASH:

Sheff Utd 0-2 Aston Villa (Albrighton)Diomansy Kamara heads Fulham into the lead from all of four yards from Chris Baird's cross, while Marc Albrighton smashes an unstoppable shot in to double Villa's lead at Bramall Lane. Boaz Myhill, meanwhile, is keeping West Brom in it at Reading, pulling off a fine save from Noel Hunt's flicked header.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 9:37 am

GOALFLASH:

Sc.unthorpe 0-2 Everton (Beckford)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 9:41 am

GOALFLASH:

Doncaster 0-1 Wolves (Milijas)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 9:41 am

GOALFLASH:

Doncaster 0-1 Wolves (Milijas)A super strike and Nenad Milijas, from all of 35 yards, drills Wolves into the lead at the Keepmoat Stadium.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 9:44 am

GOALFLASH:

Doncaster 1-1 Wolves (Sharp)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 9:45 am

GOALFLASH:

Reading 1-0 West Brom (Long)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 9:52 am

GOALFLASH:

Doncaster 2-1 Wolves (Hayter)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 9:52 am

GOALFLASH:

Doncaster 2-1 Wolves (Hayter)Not a great couple of minutes for a couple of Premier League sides - but a great couple for fans for cupsets. Doncaster striker Billy Sharp levels things up against Wolves with a fine finish, before James Hayter puts the hosts ahead just a minute later with his 10th of the season. Shane Long, meanwhile, puts Reading ahead against West Brom with a neat finish one-on-one.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 9:53 am

GOALFLASH:

Stoke 1-1 Cardiff (Tuncay)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 9:53 am

GOALFLASH:

Fulham 2-0 Peterborough (Etuhu)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 9:53 am

GOALFLASH:

Fulham 2-0 Peterborough (Etuhu)Fulham double their lead when Damien Duff's cross deflects into the path of Dickson Etuhu who pokes home, while a long ball from the keeper leads to Stoke's equaliser, the ball falling to Tuncay 20 yards out and he picks his spot to make it 1-1 against Cardiff.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 1:05 pm

RED CARD

NEWCASTLE Tiote sent off, now down to ten men.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 1:07 pm

RED CARD

NEWCASTLE Tiote sent off, now down to ten men.Newcastle red card: He might have got away with that penalty decision a few minutes ago but he's not got away with that. Newcastle substitute Cheik Tiote lunges in off the ground at Jon Ashton around halfway and referee Andre Marriner brandishes a straight red card. It was reckless... though Toon fans may argue it wasn't at the player and that the midfielder got the ball. Either way, it's massive advantage Stevenage now.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 1:09 pm

There is about 15 minutes left of the Stevenage v Newcastle match.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 1:22 pm

Just over five minutes left and Stevenage make their first substitution, David Bridges coming on to replace Ronnie Henry. Stevenage more comfortable than a pair of Christmas slippers and looking far likelier to score a third than Newcastle look like getting a first.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 1:26 pm

Just over five minutes left and Stevenage make their first substitution, David Bridges coming on to replace Ronnie Henry. Stevenage more comfortable than a pair of Christmas slippers and looking far likelier to score a third than Newcastle look like getting a first.Four minutes of extra time to be played.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 1:32 pm

FULL-TIME:

Stevenage 3-1 Newcastle

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 1:32 pm

FULL-TIME:

Stevenage 3-1 NewcastleTwo quick goals in extra added time.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/08/11 at 3:38 pm

FA to investigate after Stevenage player was punched by a fan while celebrating FA Cup win

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Kenny Dalglish makes a dramatic return to management on Sunday when he leads Liverpool against Manchester United in the FA Cup third round at Old Trafford.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 5:23 am

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR team news:

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will rest several of his regulars for the FA cup tie against Charlton.

Vedran Corluka, Sebastien Bassong, Niko Kranjcar, Sandro and Wilson Palacios are likely to play while Jermain Defoe could start after suspension.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 6:23 am

David Beckham to train with Tottenham until 10 February but will not play

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 6:23 am

David Beckham to train with Tottenham until 10 February but will not playGo on, give him a game!

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 6:36 am

Manchester United v Liverpool scene-setter:"King Kenny's return as Liverpool boss has got their fans buzzing and changes the complexion of what was already a much-anticipated Cup-tie between the fiercest rivals in English football. In his programme notes, Sir Alex Ferguson talks about taking on his friend Roy Hodgson - his sacking on Saturday means Fergie is up against an old enemy in Dalglish instead. Will the Reds revival start here? I suppose Old Trafford would probably be the perfect place."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 6:37 am

Tottenham v Charlton scene-setter:"Faded glamour best describes the modern reputation of world football's oldest Cup competition. But team of the season so far Tottenham - proud eight-time winners of the FA's ancient jug-eared booty - are anything but right now. Take-your-breath-away stars such as Gareth Bale and Rafael Van der Vaart should be sat in the stands. Yet League One fighters Charlton, one of many forgotten clubs of the Premier League, will need 11 heroes to stop even an experimental troupe of Harry Redknapp's thespians."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 7:33 am

Tottenham v Charlton team news:"Changes aplenty for Tottenham as much of their first-choice XI is either benched or, like Gareth Bale, given the day off. Left-winger Andros Townsend takes the Welshman's place while Carlo Cudicini starts in goal as Roman Pavlyuchenko partners the returning Jermain Defoe in attack. League One promotion hopefuls Charlton make a few changes to the team which lost 4-2 at home to lowly Swindon last weekend. Among them, Matt Fry replaces Paul Benson up front."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 7:34 am

Manchester United v Liverpool team news:"Manchester United make three changes from their midweek win over Stoke, with Rio Ferdinand and Jonny Evans in for Nemanja Vidic and Chris Smalling in the centre of defence and Michael Carrick replacing Darron Gibson in midfield. Kenny Dalglish's first Liverpool team since February 1991 sees him make five changes from Roy Hodgson's last game in charge, that miserable defeat at Blackburn on Wednesday. Glen Johnson's wife has gone into labour so he drops out and Martin Kelly takes over at right-back. Elsewhere in defence, Fabio Aurelio and Daniel Agger replace Paul Konchesky and Sotiros Kyrgiakos while Dirk Kuyt and Raul Meireles come into a four-man midfield and, with Fernando Torres operating as a lone striker, David Ngog is dropped and Steven Gerrard will operate in the space behind him."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 7:36 am

Both 13:30 (GMT) matches have started.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 7:36 am

In the first minute....

PENALTY TO MANCHESTER UNITED

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 7:37 am

GOAL

Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool (Giggs, pen)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 7:38 am

GOAL

Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool (Giggs, pen)Man Utd goal: Oh King Kenny. He looks a bit like Roy Hodgson did a few days ago already. Dimitar Berbatov gets into the Liverpool box down the right and Daniel Agger clips the Bulgarian's ankle with his challenge - it's a penalty, with about 35 seconds on the clock. Ryan Giggs steps up and slams the spot-kick into the corner.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 7:43 am

More importantly, how will Liverpool respond? Under Roy Hodgson you would have seriously worried for them, but now, with Kenny Dalglish on the bench, can they recover? Since the penalty, not much has happened, except for a booking for Darren Fletcher.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 8:06 am

RED CARD

SENDING OFF Steven Gerrard, Liverpool

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 8:10 am

RED CARD

SENDING OFF Steven Gerrard, LiverpoolWhether it is a straight red or not, why did Steven Gerrard do that? The Liverpool skipper gives his team a mountain to climb, going in for a challenge with Michael Carrick and it appears to be two-footed, a little bit off the floor... look, everyone's going to have a different opinion, but in the circumstances Gerrard is a silly boy for risking it. Howard Webb sends him off and the visitors are in deep trouble now.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 8:19 am

HALF-TIME:

Tottenham 0-0 Charlton

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 8:26 am

HALF-TIME:

Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 8:26 am

Chelsea v Ipswich scene-setter:"Forget Chelsea's recent Premier League setbacks, if the holders were to lose against Ipswich this afternoon, it would be one of the worst shocks seen at Stamford Bridge since John Dempsey's combover. The Blues have gone 13 games unbeaten in the Cup, and the chance of masterminding a third successive trophy win - a feat last accomplished by Blackburn in 1886 - should offer a welcome change of focus for embattled club manager Carlo Ancelotti. Ipswich, who parted company with manager Roy Keane this week, will be seeking a first victory in SW6 since 1979."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 8:28 am

Leicester v Manchester City scene-setter:"The last time these two teams met was a Premier League fixture in April 2004. Since then Sven-Goran Eriksson has come and gone as manager of Manchester City and is now in charge at Leicester. Eriksson managed current Man City boss Roberto Mancini for eight years at Sampdoria and Lazio before the striker arrived in England for a brief spell at, you guessed it, Leicester. The big-spending Premier League side should defeat their Championship opponents. But should is often a redundant word in the FA Cup."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 8:47 am

LATEST:

Tottenham 2-0 Charlton (Defoe)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 8:48 am

LATEST:

Tottenham 2-0 Charlton (Defoe)Spurs goal: That could be it for the League One side at White Hart Lane. Jermain Defoe scores against the club he started with, driving forward from the left, racing past a couple of defenders and slotting past Rob Elliot from an angle.

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Into stoppage time at Old Trafford now and we're due about three minutes of the stuff. Can Liverpool conjure up something dramatic to keep King Kenny in the Cup?

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 9:27 am

FULL TIME:

Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 9:52 am

LATEST:

GOAL Chelsea 3-0 Ipswich (Edwards og)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 9:53 am

Draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup

Sheffield Wednesday v Wycombe/Hereford

West Ham v Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa v Blackburn

Stevenage v Reading

Notts County v Leicester/Man City

Doncaster/Wolves v Stoke/Cardiff

Birmingham v Coventry

Burnley v Burton

Swansea v Leyton Orient

Southampton v Manchester United

Everton v Chelsea/Ipswich

Fulham v Tottenham

Arsenal/Leeds v Huddersfield

Bolton v Wigan

Watford v Brighton

Torquay United v Crawley Town/Derby

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 9:54 am

Chelsea goal: The Blues go three-up at Stamford Bridge, where Carlos Edwards has just got a touch on a Frank Lampard free-kick which inadvertently deflected the ball into his own net.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 9:54 am

Draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup

Sheffield Wednesday v Wycombe/Hereford

West Ham v Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa v Blackburn

Stevenage v Reading

Notts County v Leicester/Man City

Doncaster/Wolves v Stoke/Cardiff

Birmingham v Coventry

Burnley v Burton

Swansea v Leyton Orient

Southampton v Manchester United

Everton v Chelsea/Ipswich

Fulham v Tottenham

Arsenal/Leeds v Huddersfield

Bolton v Wigan

Watford v Brighton

Torquay United v Crawley Town/Derby

Those FA Cup ties will be played on the weekend of 29/30 January. Any ties you like the look of? How about a 1976 FA Cup final repeat as Saints play Man United? Or a 1991 semi classic between West Ham and Forest? They've got 'Where are they now?' written all over them...

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 10:00 am

HALF TIME:

Chelsea 3-0 Ipswich

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 11:09 am

FULL TIME:

Chelsea 7-0 Ipswich.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 11:18 am

HALF TIME:

Leicester City 1-2 Manchester City

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 11:28 am

GOAL:

Leicester City 2-2 Manchester City (King)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 12:52 pm

GOAL:

Leicester City 2-2 Manchester City (King)That was the final score.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/09/11 at 12:52 pm

Breaking news: The Football Association has opened an investigation after Liverpool winger Ryan Babel posted a digitally altered picture on Twitter of referee Howard Webb wearing a Manchester United shirt.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/11/11 at 12:55 am

Sergio Torres' injury-time strike handed non-league Crawley a famous win over Championship side Derby in the third round of the FA Cup.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/11/11 at 12:48 pm

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce says he would love to ban players from using Twitter

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/11/11 at 1:03 pm

Tuesday, 11 January 2011 Fixtures

The FA CupWycombe v Hereford, Round 3, 19:45

Carling CupWest Ham v Birmingham, Semi-Final, First Leg, 19:45

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/11/11 at 1:06 pm

Poor old Avram Grant. The West Ham manager is only two games away from Wembley, but he could also be just hours away from the sack. Win or bust against Birmingham in tonight's Carling Cup semi-final? I'm not sure it will make too much difference to be honest.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/11/11 at 1:16 pm

WEST HAM v BIRMINGHAM "West Ham boss Avram Grant hinted last week that perhaps now was not the best time for his injury-hit struggling side to be playing two cup matches in a week. However, his side overcame Barnsley in the FA Cup and buoyed by that success may make it a cup double tonight. Birmingham have not won a major trophy since 1963 and with the return leg at St Andrew's they will fancy themselves to at least get to the final."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/11/11 at 1:34 pm

WEST HAM v BIRMINGHAM TEAM NEWS"West Ham make three changes from the side that beat Barnsley with Matthew Upson, Freddie Sears and Frederic Piquionne back in the starting line-up. Birmingham make eight changes from the side that overcame Millwall with Seb Larsson, linked with a move to Newcastle, Barry Ferguson and Keith Fahey restored to the midfield. Cameron Jerome leads the attack."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/11/11 at 1:50 pm

West Ham v Birmingham

The match has now kicked off!

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/11/11 at 1:54 pm

West Ham's last appearance in a League Cup semi saw them lose the 1st leg 6-0 (at Oldham), their joint-worst cup defeat. Nailed.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/11/11 at 2:01 pm

GOALFLASH:

West Ham 1-0 Birmingham (Noble)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/11/11 at 2:07 pm

GOALFLASH:

West Ham 1-0 Birmingham (Noble)West Ham goal: The Hammers make the breakthrough. Mark Noble's cross from the right is not cleared and, when Jonathan Spector sends the ball back towards him, he meets it with a fierce finish that Ben Foster, unsighted behind Matthew Upson who is standing on the post, cannot keep out.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/12/11 at 1:29 pm

Blackpool v Liverpool scene-setter:"So, Blackpool could leapfrog Liverpool in the league if they win. Sounds strange stating that in the second part of the season, but that is exactly what could happen in a few hours. But which is stranger, Blackpool's success or the demise of Liverpool? Another peculiar twist in this tale is that Kenny Dalglish is back in charge at Anfield, although for me the fact he's tweeting is more surprising. The Reds need to win and the Tangerines like attacking - expect a bagful."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/12/11 at 1:30 pm

Ipswich v Arsenal team news:"Ipswich make two changes from the team thrashed 7-0 at Chelsea, with Damien Delaney and Tamas Priskin in for Troy Brown and Jason Scotland. Arsenal name a strong side, with Jack Wilshere, Cesc Fabregas, Theo Walcott and Laurent Koscielny all coming in from the XI that drew with Leeds on Saturday."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/12/11 at 1:36 pm

Blackpool v Liverpool team news:"Blackpool midfielder Elliot Grandin comes back into the starting line-up having missed the last three matches with a hamstring injury - he replaces Matt Phillips. Liverpool, who are without suspended midfielder Steven Gerrard, bring Christian Poulsen and Milan Jovanovic into the first XI. Full-back Glen Johnson returns following the birth of his child, while Paul Konchesky makes the bench after overcoming a dead leg. However, Joe Cole (ankle) fails to make the squad."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/12/11 at 1:53 pm

Ipswich get the game under way at Portman Road

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/12/11 at 2:04 pm

GOAL;

Blackpool 0-1 Liverpool (Torres)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/12/11 at 2:07 pm

GOAL;

Blackpool 0-1 Liverpool (Torres)

Liverpool goal: King Kenny's off the bench and his arms are up in the air... what a start to his attempt to revive Liverpool's Premier League fortunes. Martin Kelly plays a ball down the inside right channel and there's the real Fernando Torres, taking the ball into the box and then, from a tight angle, lifting a stunning, fierce finish into the roof of the Blackpool net. He meant that.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/12/11 at 2:15 pm

GOAL:

Blackpool 1-1 Liverpool (Taylor-Fletcher)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/12/11 at 2:18 pm

GOAL:

Blackpool 1-1 Liverpool (Taylor-Fletcher)Blackpool goal: Ian Holloway's teams don't do lying down. Liverpool give the ball away cheaply and then they are in trouble when David Vaughan slips in Gary Taylor-Fletcher - he bundles his way past Daniel Agger way too easily and slots coolly past Pepe Reina from just inside the Reds' area.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/12/11 at 2:36 pm

HALF TIME:

Ipswich 0-0 Arsenal

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/12/11 at 2:36 pm

HALF TIME:

Ipswich 0-0 ArsenalPaul Fletcher's half-time snapshot: "Ipswich have grown stronger through the opening half and the sell-out crowd has responded, really backing their team and clapping them off. They have had most of the precious few chances and played with spirit and guts. Arsenal have been pretty in places and that is about all."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/12/11 at 2:51 pm

HALF TIME:

Blackpool 1-1 Liverpool

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/12/11 at 2:51 pm

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Blackpool 1-1 Liverpool "There's been no respite in the action at Bloomfield Road. We've had great goals, trickery and glaring a keeper error. It's a cliche, but this really could go either way."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/13/11 at 1:22 am

Ipswich take a one-goal lead into the second leg of their Carling Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal after Tamas Priskin scores the only goal at Portman Road.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 10:24 am

PENALTY TO STOKEGOAL:

Stoke 2-0 Bolton

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 10:25 am

GOAL:

Stoke 2-0 BoltonStoke goal: The hosts have doubled their lead and that might be that at the Britannia. Matthew Etherington wins a penalty by speeding past Zat Knight and being brought down by the defender, picking himself up and squeezing the ball into the corner, though Jussi Jaaskelainen got a hand to it and was furious he couldn't keep it out.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 10:26 am

GOAL:

Man City 4-1 Wolves (Tevez)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 10:26 am

GOAL:

Man City 4-1 Wolves (Tevez)Man City goal: Carlos Tevez proves he is the crucial man at Manchester City still, heading in off the underside of the Wolves bar after Pablo Zabaleta's cross into the box.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 10:27 am

PENALTY TO WOLVES

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 10:28 am

PENALTY TO WOLVESGOAL:

Man City 4-2 Wolves (Doyle)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 10:29 am

GOAL:

Man City 4-2 Wolves (Doyle)Wolves goal: Are they back in it? Hmm. It's a crazy penalty to concede as Joleon Lescott, on for Kolo Toure, bundles into the back of Kevin Doyle, and the striker picks himself up to send Joe Hart the wrong way from the penalty spot.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 10:42 am

GOAL:

Chelsea 2-0 Blackburn (Anelka)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 10:42 am

GOAL:

West Brom 2-2 Blackpool (Taylor-Fletcher)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 10:42 am

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Chelsea 2-0 Blackburn (Anelka)Chelsea goal: A lot of that is down to Rovers defender Chris Samba, unfortunately. He plays a backpass blind and Didier Drogba is through, foiled by a brilliant Paul Robinson save. But from Florent Malouda's corner, Branislav Ivanovic heads it goalwards and Nicolas Anelka flicks out a foot to divert it in.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 10:42 am

GOAL:

West Brom 2-2 Blackpool (Taylor-Fletcher)Blackpool goal: The team that never give up are level again. It's a cracking one too, with David Vaughan playing a cute pass to Matt Phillips down the right and his ball across the penalty area dispatched into the net ruthlessly by Gary Taylor-Fletcher.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 10:43 am

Disallowed goal for Fulham at Wigan. Clint Dempsey puts the ball into the net from close range but his effort is ruled out because he handled to control the ball.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 10:47 am

GOAL:

Man City 4-3 Wolves (Zubar)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 10:47 am

GOAL:

West Brom 3-2 Blackpool (Odemwingie)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 10:47 am

GOAL:

Wigan 1-1 Fulham (Johnson)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 10:47 am

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Man City 4-3 Wolves (Zubar)Wolves goal: Good grief. Man City have been dominating for the last 10 minutes, but Wolves are now within a second of a leveller, a corner from the left headed goalwards by Ronald Zubar, and though it seemed to be hacked off the line, it has been given.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 10:48 am

GOAL:

Wigan 1-1 Fulham (Johnson)Fulham goal: That's an enormous goal right there as Fulham get back on level terms at the DW Stadium. Andrew Johnson equalises for Fulham with his deflected shot beating Ali Al Habsi from 12 yards out.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 10:48 am

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West Brom 3-2 Blackpool (Odemwingie)West Brom goal: Unbelievable, Jeff. Blackpool defender Craig Cathcart makes a meal of a long ball under pressure from Peter Odemwingie and the Nigerian striker volleys in to make it 3-2. Immediately up the other end, DJ Campbell misses a third chance of the afternoon as the ball pings around the West Brom six-yard box. What a game.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 10:52 am

Wolves goal: Good grief. Man City have been dominating for the last 10 minutes, but Wolves are now within a second of a leveller, a corner from the left headed goalwards by Ronald Zubar, and though it seemed to be hacked off the line, it has been given.The board goes up at Eastlands... we'll have five minutes of injury time. Can Wolves snatch a late, dramatic equaliser and deny Man City top spot?

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Chelsea 2-0 BlackburnMan City 4-3 WolvesStoke 2-0 BoltonWest Brom 3-2 BlackpoolWigan 1-1 FulhamKicking off in around 30 minutes time will be West Ham v Arsenal.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 11:05 am

West Ham v Arsenal scene-setter:"Rarely has a manager led a team in more awkward circumstances… but despite the fevered Martin O'Neill speculation, Avram Grant is still the man in charge of bottom-of-the-table West Ham for this evening's massive London derby against title-chasing Arsenal. A win would take the Hammers out of the drop zone, but will their players be motivated to fight for a boss tipped to be sacked after the match? Grant is unlikely to get any favours from a Gunners side desperate to bounce back from a wobbly week in the cups."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 11:14 am

West Ham v Arsenal team news:"It's a depleted West Ham side that lines up in what is rumoured to be Avram Grant's last match as Hammers boss. The inspirational Scott Parker is missing with an ankle injury, while strikers Frederic Piquionne and Victor Obinna are also out. Wayne Bridge makes his debut at left-back, while Zavon Hines supports Carlton Cole up front. There are no new injury worries for Arsenal, who retain Wojciech Szczesny in goal and Emmanuel Eboue at right-back."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 11:25 am

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: "We are up for the game and our main priority this season is to win the Premier League. I think Theo Walcott has made a big improvement this season, he's much more consistent."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 11:27 am

Avram Grant will not be sacked following West Ham United's match against Arsenal at Upton Park this evening, according to a very senior source on the club's board.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 11:29 am

"I'm forever blowing bubbles" blares out from the stands at Upton Park as Matthew Upson and Cesc Fabregas lead out West Ham and Arsenal. Very close to kick-off in our final Premier League game of the day.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 11:32 am

"Avram Grant's treatment has been appalling, no matter how badly a manager has done, he at least has the right to know whether he's being backed or sacked. To ask a manager to lead a team out in this situation is incredibly harsh on the owner's part."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 11:47 am

GOAL:

West Ham 0-1 Arsenal (Van Persie)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 11:49 am

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West Ham 0-1 Arsenal (Van Persie)Arsenal goal: The already muted atmosphere just got even worse. Arsenal work the ball to Theo Walcott down the right, Wayne Bridge stands off him and allows him to cross and after Samir Nasri steps over it, Robin van Persie smashes it into the corner of Rob Green's net from 15 yards. Clinical.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 11:51 am

Julien Faubert is booked for a horrible tackle on Cesc Fabregas, the Spaniard requiring some treatment.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 12:14 pm

GOAL:

West Ham 0-2 Arsenal (Walcott)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 12:17 pm

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West Ham 0-2 Arsenal (Walcott)Arsenal goal: That could be the nail in the coffin, for this game anyway. Wayne Bridge has had a shocker so far and he plays Robin van Persie onside down the Gunners left - Van Persie's cross gets Bridge into a muddle and Theo Walcott takes advantage of his hesitancy to nip in and thunder a left-foot shot into the roof of the net. Lethal finishing.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 12:25 pm

HALF TIME:

West Ham 0-2 Arsenal

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 1:08 pm

PENALTY TO ARSENAL

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 1:08 pm

PENALTY TO ARSENALWest Ham 0-3 Arsenal (Van Persie)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 1:14 pm

West Ham 0-3 Arsenal (Van Persie)Arsenal goal: Wayne Bridge has had a debut all sorts of people will want to forget today. Arsenal attack with pace and Cesc Fabregas finds Theo Walcott - the winger is running away from goal but Bridge haplessly brings him down just inside the penalty area, and it's a stonewall spot-kick. Robin van Persie steps up and crashes home the penalty.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 1:27 pm

Full Time Score:

West Ham 0-3 Arsenal

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 3:26 am

Bolton Wanderers and England legend Nat Lofthouse has died at the age of 85.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 5:45 am

Birmingham v Aston Villa scene-setter:"New Birmingham signing David Bentley has heard second-city derbies are "quite a passionate affair". Unless his cheek contained a significant amount of tongue, the on-loan Tottenham man could just have hit upon understatement of the season. His new club may have beaten Villa in the Carling Cup last month, but they've not recorded a league victory over their fierce local rivals in six years. Throw into the mix that this is your archetypal relegation six-pointer and St Andrews is clearly the only place to be today... I mean, it's not like there are any other big derbies or key title clashes going on."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 5:45 am

Sunderland v Newcastle scene-setter:"Sunderland fans have had this date in their diaries since Halloween 2010 when they witnessed their side suffer a 5-1 horror show at St James' Park. Some of that pain has been eased by the fact they are five points ahead of their north-east rivals while a win today could see them leapfrog Spurs into fifth spot. Newcastle will be looking to bounce back from their FA Cup humiliation at Stevenage - is there any better place for them to do that?"

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 5:46 am

Liverpool v Everton scene-setter:"If Kenny Dalglish had written a script prior to his return as Liverpool boss, it has quickly been binned in favour of improv. The Kop King heads into his Anfield return off the back of two defeats out of two and without suspended talisman Steven Gerrard. As if the game wasn't big enough for the struggling Reds, fixture fate throws up Everton, on the hunt for a first league double over their Merseyside rivals since 1984/85. With key midfielder Tim Cahill missing for the Blues, the two could not be more evenly matched.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 5:46 am

Tottenham v Manchester United scene-setter:"Harry Redknapp's bold claim that Tottenham can be serious title contenders faces its sternest test today when Manchester United visit White Hart Lane. Victory and the doubters may just start to share Redknapp's confidence in his talented and maturing squad. United, for all the accusations that they have not hit top form, remain unbeaten in the league, but this may also represent their closest examination. If Sir Alex Ferguson's side emerge unscathed, it will only increase the belief that a record 19th title is on the way to Old Trafford."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 5:47 am

Sunderland v Newcastle team news:"Sunderland defender Nedum Onuoha returns to the starting XI after recovering from a hamstring injury. However, Lee Cattermole and Danny Welbeck fail to make the line-up. Newcastle forward Shola Ameobi has overcome an ankle problem to start alongside Leon Best in attack. Left-sided players Jose Enrique and Jonas Gutierrez also return."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 5:48 am

Birmingham v Aston Villa team news:"On-loan Tottenham midfielder David Bentley makes his Birmingham debut in place of Sebastian Larsson, who is on the verge of a move to Newcastle. This is one of three changes, with David Murphy coming into their defence for the injured Scott Dann and Matt Derbyshire starting as lone striker in place of Cameron Jerome. Aston Villa make four changes to the side that beat Sheffield United 3-1 in the FA Cup. With winger Ashley Young suspended there is a slight change of tactic, with John Carew coming in to partner Gabriel Agbonlahor in attack. Stewart Downing and Stiliyan Petrov come into midfield in place of Robert Pires and Barry Bannan, while James Collins takes Carlos Cuellar's place in defence."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 6:58 am

Half time:

Birmingham 0-0 Aston Villa Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 7:09 am

GOAL:

Birmingham 1-0 Aston Villa (Johnson)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 7:12 am

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Birmingham 1-0 Aston Villa (Johnson)Birmingham goal: Now we've got a game on our hands in the Midlands Clasico. David Bentley tees up Craig Gardner with a free-kick from 30 yards - he strikes it well but it's flying wide until David Murphy clips it into the mixer and from 12 yards Roger Johnson does superbly to direct a volley into the bottom right-hand corner of Brad Friedel's net.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 7:14 am

GOAL:

Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle (Nolan)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 7:20 am

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Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle (Nolan)Newcastle goal: Game on in the Midlands, game on on Wearside. Joey Barton floats over a corner from the right, Shola Ameobi, in amongst a pile of bodies, gets his head on it and there, three yards out, is Kevin Nolan to backheel the ball into the Sunderland net.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 7:34 am

GOAL:

Birmingham 1-1 Aston Villa (Collins)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 7:35 am

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Birmingham 1-1 Aston Villa (Collins)Aston Villa goal: Inspired substitution? We're level at St Andrew's. Kyle Walker lays the ball back to Marc Albrighton on the right and his cross is touched on by Gabby Agbonlahor, with James Collins catching a right-foot shot sweet as you like, the ball taking a deflection off Liam Ridgewell on its way in, though it would have gone in anyway.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 7:45 am

Liverpool v Everton team news:"For the 215th Merseyside derby, Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish makes two changes to the side which lost to Blackpool in the week. Local boy Jay Spearing makes only his second league start for the Reds, while Maxi Rodriguez also comes in. Christian Poulsen and Milan Jovanovic miss out. After beating Tottenham in their last league outing, Everton also make two changes with want-away midfielder Steven Pienaar and striker Louis Saha replaced by Leon Osman and Victor Anichebe."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 7:55 am

Full-time:

Birmingham 1-1 Aston Villa

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 7:56 am

GOAL:

Sunderland 1-1 Newcastle (Gyan)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 7:58 am

GOAL:

Sunderland 1-1 Newcastle (Gyan)Sunderland goal: Now that is drama of the very latest variety. The Stadium of Light goes mental as their boys get a last-gasp equaliser - Phil Bardsley's shot from 20 yards is parried by Steve Harper into the path of Asamoah Gyan and the ball hits the striker before ricocheting into the Newcastle net. Heartbreak for the visitors, jubilation for the hosts.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 7:58 am

Full-time:

Sunderland 1-1 Newcastle

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 8:07 am

Great ovation for the legendary Kenny Dalglish, back in the dugout at Anfield. With You'll Never Walk Alone blaring out for the Scot, it's like travelling back in time. Very close to kick-off on Merseyside.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 8:36 am

GOAL:

Liverpool 1-0 Everton (Meireles)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 8:41 am

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Liverpool 1-0 Everton (Meireles)Liverpool goal: Kenny Dalglish has just gone crazy because Liverpool lead in the derby. A Glen Johnson cross from the left is headed goalwards by Dirk Kuyt and after Tim Howard saves his effort and then blocks the Dutchman's follow-up shot, the ball falls to Raul Meireles 18 yards out, the Portuguese rifling his first Reds goal into the net.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 8:55 am

Half time:

Liverpool 1-0 Everton

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 9:14 am

GOAL:

Liverpool 1-1 Everton (Distin)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 9:16 am

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Liverpool 1-1 Everton (Distin)Everton goal: Credit to David Moyes? What a half-time teamtalk that must have been as it takes Everton 43 seconds to get level. Mikel Arteta floats over a corner from the left and with Pepe Reina missing it there is Sylvain Distin at the back stick to nod into the ground and in, despite Glen Johnson's best attempts to head it off the line.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 9:23 am

GOAL:

Liverpool 1-2 Everton (Beckford)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 9:24 am

GOAL:

Liverpool 1-2 Everton (Beckford)Everton goal: Quite brittle, you'd have to say. Everton lead, and that has put the cat amongst the pigeons. A ball down the left is headed on by Victor Anichebe to Leon Osman - the midfielder does really well to find Jermaine Beckford inside the box and he holds off Raul Meireles before slamming past Pepe Reina's left hand into the net. What a turnaround.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 11:03 am

Half-time:

Tottenham 0-0 Manchester United

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 11:04 am

Full-time: Liverpool 2-2 Everton

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 11:17 am

Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen will undergo surgery on a torn Achilles tendon on Tuesday and is expected to be out of action until March.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 11:30 am

Patrice Evra is booked for a foul on Aaron Lennon after the Spurs winger drives at him just outside the Man United box. The free-kick, yawn, is curled into the arms of Edwin van der Sar by his fellow Dutchman Rafael van der Vaart.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 11:50 am

RED CARD

SENDING OFF Rafael, Manchester United

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 11:52 am

RED CARD

SENDING OFF Rafael, Manchester UnitedRafael looked like a sending off waiting to happen, and now he's gone. He's unlucky though - he was tracking back trying to catch Benoit Assou-Ekotto and must have caught the full-back's heels, bringing him down and earning a second yellow card.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 11:52 am

A Spurs ball into the United box ends with a Peter Crouch shot flying over the visitors' crossbar. Wayne Rooney was also booked in that Rafael sending off for a frankly unacceptably furious reaction to the red card up close and personal with referee Mike Dean.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 12:01 pm

Another ball pumped into the United box is headed over by William Gallas, but again there was some serious pressure being exerted by the wonderful Nemanja Vidic. Into four minutes of stoppage time at White Hart Lane now, still 0-0.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 12:14 pm

Full-time:

Tottenham 0-0 Manchester United

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/16/11 at 12:39 pm

Manchester United return to the top of the Premier League after 0-0 draw at Tottenham

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/17/11 at 1:39 pm

Liverpool striker Ryan Babel is fined £10,000 over a Twitter post that linked to a mocked-up picture of referee Howard Webb wearing a Man Utd shirt.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/17/11 at 1:40 pm

Birmingham end their interest in Tottenham striker Robbie Keane

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/17/11 at 1:40 pm

Man Utd's Rafael charged with improper conduct following his dismissal at Tottenham

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/17/11 at 3:04 pm

Everton agree a fee with Tottenham for the transfer of South Africa midfielder Steven Pienaar.

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Man Utd's Rafael accepts FA charge of misconduct for his actions against Spurs on Sunday

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/18/11 at 12:51 pm

Liverpool accept offer for Ryan Babel from German side Hoffenheim

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/18/11 at 12:51 pm

Darren Bent completes move from Sunderland to Aston Villa

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/18/11 at 1:12 pm

TEAM NEWS SNAPMan City make just four changes to the side that beat Wolves on Saturday for the visit of Leicester, with Joleon Lescott, Patrick Vieira, James Milner and David Silva all starting.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/18/11 at 1:19 pm

CARDIFF v STOKE"Good friends Dave Jones and Tony Pulis meet up for the second time in 10 days with a place in the FA Cup fourth round at stake. It's a replay neither really wanted with the league their priorities and tough games coming up. Awaiting teams but Stoke are understood to be making up to 10 changes from the win at Bolton, while there will be no Craig Bellamy for Cardiff or new loan signing Jay Emmanuel-Thomas."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/18/11 at 1:20 pm

WOLVES v DONCASTER"Ten days after a cracking 2-2 draw in their first attempt at settling this tie, it's time for Wolves and Doncaster to go again. The Premier League side should find a place in their XI for influential captain Karl Henry, who hasn't started a game for nearly two months because of injury. Donny - the Arsenal of the Championship - will bring their usual brand of free-flowing football to Molineux, but they've only beaten Wolves once ever - in the old Division Three in October 1985."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/18/11 at 1:20 pm

MAN CITY v LEICESTER"Two-and-a-half years after being told he wasn't a good enough manager for them and a week-and-a-bit after holding them to a 2-2 draw, Sven Goran Eriksson returns to Manchester City looking to right both wrongs. If his Leicester team play with the same enterprise at the Eastlands as they did in the original tie they may well pull of a shock. However, the odds remain stacked against them. Even if, as expected, Manchester City rotate their starting XI it is still likely to include a host of players who cost eight-figure fees. And with Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini having played under Sven at both Lazio and Sampdoria they also have a man with added motive at the helm."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/18/11 at 1:40 pm

MAN CITY v LEICESTER"Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has shown respect to Leicester by making just four changes from the side that beat Wolves 4-3 in Saturday's Premier League fixture. The changes see Patrick Vieira and James Milner come into midfield in place of Gareth Barry and Nigel de Jong; Joleon Lescott takes Kolo Toure's place in defence and David Silva is in for Edin Dzeko. Leicester are unable to call on the services of the on-loan Yakubu and so Steve Howard starts up front, in the only change from their 1-1 draw with Preston at the weekend."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/18/11 at 1:41 pm

WOLVES v DONCASTER"It's a much-changed Wolves team that welcomes Doncaster to Molineux - seven players start that were not in the XI for the first game 10 days ago, with Ronald Zubar, Jody Craddock, Steven Mouyokolo, Geoffrey Mujangi Bia, the aforementioned captain Karl Henry, David Jones and Kevin Doyle all included. Doncaster are a Martin Woods for Joseph Mills swap away from naming the side that drew 2-2 at the Keepmoat."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/18/11 at 1:42 pm

CARDIFF v STOKE"Both managers have rung the changes for tonight's replay. Cardiff make six from the draw at Norwich and there is no Craig Bellamy, as expected, while Jon Parkin makes his home debut. Stoke captain Danny Higginbotham is the only survivor from the weekend win over Bolton as Tony Pulis opts for 10 changes, including a return from injury for Salif Diao. Only five subs on the Stoke bench too."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/18/11 at 1:48 pm

We are officially up and running at Eastlands, the Cardiff City Stadium and Molineux.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/18/11 at 1:54 pm

GOALFLASH:

Wolves 1-0 Doncaster (Fletcher)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/18/11 at 1:54 pm

GOALFLASH:

Wolves 1-0 Doncaster (Fletcher)Wolves goal: Moments after Billy Sharp has a really good chance saved from point-blank range by home keeper Marcus Hahnemann, the hosts take the lead. Steven Fletcher pulls away from his marker to fire into the bottom corner from Stephen Hunt cross and it's 1-0.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/18/11 at 2:04 pm

GOALFLASH:

Man City 1-0 Leicester (Tevez)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/18/11 at 2:05 pm

GOALFLASH:

Man City 1-0 Leicester (Tevez)Man City goal: That's what £25.5m buys you. There's an inch of luck about it as Carlos Tevez bundles his way into the Leicester area courtesy of a bit of a bobble - but there's nothing fortunate about the finish, a thrash high into the Leicester net from 16 yards.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/18/11 at 2:07 pm

PENALTY TO LEICESTER CITY

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/18/11 at 2:07 pm

PENALTY TO LEICESTER CITYGOALFLASH:

Man City 1-1 Leicester (Gallagher pen)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/18/11 at 2:08 pm

GOALFLASH:

Man City 1-1 Leicester (Gallagher pen)Leicester goal: The hosts lead last just four minutes - and I think that might just be a fine decision from Mark Halsey, the referee taking his time before awarding a spot-kick when Lloyd Dyer goes down in the box under Patrick Vieira's late challenge. Paul Gallagher crashes home the penalty.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/18/11 at 2:36 pm

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Man City 3-1 Leicester

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/18/11 at 2:41 pm

HALF-TIME:

Cardiff 0-0 StokeMan City 3-1 LeicesterWolves 1-0 Doncaster

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/18/11 at 2:54 pm

HALF-TIME:

Cardiff 0-0 StokeMan City 3-1 LeicesterWolves 1-0 DoncasterAll three games are up and running again with the start of the second half.

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Liverpool chairman Tom Werner tells BBC Sport Kenny Dalglish will be given funds to strengthen the squad at Anfield.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/19/11 at 1:03 pm

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says his side must tighten up defensively if they are to challenge for honours at the end of the season.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/19/11 at 1:41 pm

LEEDS v ARSENAL"Evening Sam, ladies and gentlemen. What a delight it is to have your full attention with all eyes on Elland Road this evening as Leeds seek to pull off an FA Cupset against the mighty Arsenal. Arsene Wenger has never lost a third round tie with the Gunners and he will be buoyed by news his team have never been beaten in the Cup at Leeds. The hosts are unbeaten in seven at home, while Arsenal have the be

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/19/11 at 1:41 pm

Tottenham and ex-Leeds winger Aaron Lennon on Twitter: "Back in London - wanted to stay for the game tonight at Elland road but up early for training. Will be tuning in from the living room!!!"

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/19/11 at 2:30 pm

GOAL:

Leeds United 0-1 Arsenal (Nasri)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/19/11 at 2:31 pm

GOAL:

Leeds United 0-1 Arsenal (Nasri)Arsenal goal: They've more than weathered it, in fact. Arsenal lead from their very first attack, Samir Nasri getting in between Leeds' centre-halves to receive Andrey Arshavin's pass and clip past home keeper Kasper Schmeichel from 18 yards with real panache.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/19/11 at 2:35 pm

GOAL:

Leeds United 0-1 Arsenal (Nasri)Come on Leeds!

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/19/11 at 2:36 pm

And now a shot on goal for Leeds, Robert Snodgrass turning on the right-hand side and curling goalwards left-footed from outside the area - Wojiech Szczesny was always behind it, though.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/19/11 at 2:41 pm

GOALFLASH:

Leeds United 0-2 Arsenal (Sagna)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/19/11 at 2:42 pm

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Leeds United 0-2 Arsenal (Sagna)Arsenal goal: Ripper. Complete ripper. A Nicklas Bendtner surge into the box breaks down but the ball falls to Bacary Sagna, who takes a touch and then larrups it like a rocket into the far corner from the right-hand side of the box. Terrific strike.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/19/11 at 2:42 pm

Then moment later....

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/19/11 at 2:42 pm

Then moment later....GOALFLASH:

Leeds United 1-2 Arsenal (Johnson)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/19/11 at 2:43 pm

GOALFLASH:

Leeds United 1-2 Arsenal (Johnson)

Hurrah!!!!!!

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/19/11 at 2:43 pm

GOALFLASH:

Leeds United 1-2 Arsenal (Johnson)

Leeds United goal: Holy moly. Take Bacary Sagna's strike and times it by two - Bradley Johnson has just nearly taken the back of the net out with a sensational long-ranger from 25 yards that fizzes into the very top corner of Wojciech Szczesny's goal. Game back on and in a big, big way.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/19/11 at 2:45 pm

Leeds United goal: Holy moly. Take Bacary Sagna's strike and times it by two - Bradley Johnson has just nearly taken the back of the net out with a sensational long-ranger from 25 yards that fizzes into the very top corner of Wojciech Szczesny's goal. Game back on and in a big, big way....off to watch the game now!

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 6:28 am

WOLVES v LIVERPOOL (1245 GMT) "Liverpool will be out for revenge after being beaten 1-0 by Wolves at Anfield on 29 December in a defeat which hastened former Reds boss Roy Hodgson's exit. King Kenny has since taken over but is without a win in his three games - two in the league - in charge. Although Wolves are second-from-bottom of the Premier League, they are just five points behind the Reds, who have not won at Molineux in six games since victory courtesy of an Alan Hansen goal in April 1979."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 6:31 am

WOLVES v LIVERPOOL TEAM NEWS (1245 GMT)"Wolves boss Mick McCarthy brings midfielder Karl Henry in for David Jones in the only change from the 4-3 defeat by Manchester City in his side's last Premier League outing. New signing and ex-Red Adam Hammill is on the bench. Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish also makes one change from the side which drew 2-2 against Everton last time out as holding midfielder Jay Spearing makes way for Christian Poulsen. Joe Cole is on the bench as captain Steven Gerrard sits out the final game of his three-match ban."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 6:44 am

The players are in the tunnel at Molineux.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 6:49 am

Wolves get the game started.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 6:51 am

An early free-kick for Wolves sees Matt Jarvis hoist the ball into the Liverpool area but Pepe Reina is off his line to collect comfortably. Still, a bright start for the home side.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 6:56 am

YELLOW CARD

A few Liverpool fans were unhappy about the inclusion of Christian Poulsen but he's, er, already had an impact. He's the first player to be booked by referee Martin Atkinson today, for bringing down Stephen Ward as Wolves broke forward from a Liverpool corner.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 7:01 am

Berra is now back on, and just in time too, as Liverpool create their best chance of the match. Lucas is in acres of space as he runs on to a Glen Johnson pass down the left and finds Christian Poulsen with his pull-back. Berra, however, is in the right place to block his shot at the near post.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 7:04 am

Liverpool are living a little bit dangerously as the ball flies around their area but, eventually, they clear their lines. Wolves have started at a very high tempo, but not a lot to show for it so far

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 7:25 am

GOALFLASH:

Wolves 0-1 Liverpool (Torres)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 7:33 am

GOALFLASH:

Wolves 0-1 Liverpool (Torres)Liverpool goal: A big, big decision for our female assistant referee (or lineswoman). Wolves appeal for offside as Raul Meireles runs on to Christian Poulsen's pass down the right but Sian Massey is dead right not to flag because he is definitely on. Meireles advances into the box and, unselfishly, squares for Fernando Torres - giving him the simple task of slotting the ball home.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 7:44 am

HALF TIME:

Wolves 0-1 Liverpool

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 8:36 am

BREAKING MAN UTD TEAM NEWSRio Ferdinand is ruled out with a groin injury so Chris Smalling comes into the United defence to face Birmingham. Full line-ups to follow.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 8:36 am

BREAKING TOTTENHAM TEAM NEWSSteven Pienaar will face Newcastle and makes his first start for Spurs since his £2.5m switch from Everton.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 8:37 am

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Wolves 0-2 Liverpool

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 8:40 am

GOALFLASH:

Wolves 0-3 Liverpool (Torres)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 8:41 am

GOALFLASH:

Wolves 0-3 Liverpool (Torres)Liverpool goal: Just to make totally sure of the points, Fernando Torres slams in a third goal. Dirk Kuyt bursts into the box and, although he is tackled as he shapes to shoot, the ball breaks for Torres in front of goal, and he can hardly miss. He doesn't.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 8:43 am

GOALFLASH:

Wolves 0-3 Liverpool (Torres)That is the final score for this match.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 8:46 am

Npower Championship

GOALFLASH: Derby 0-1 Nottingham Forest (Earnshaw)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 8:46 am

Npower Championship

GOALFLASH: Derby 0-1 Nottingham Forest (Earnshaw)Forest goal: Just as Derby were turning the screw, Forest score with their first meaningful attempt on goal when Rob Earnshaw fizzes a fine low shot into the bottom corner. Just 11 minutes left at Pride Park.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 8:48 am

NEWCASTLE v TOTTENHAM TEAM NEWS"Newcastle make just one change to the starting XI that drew with Sunderland last week, Danny Guthrie in to replace the injured Alan Smith. Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp hands Steven Pienaar a first start for the club among four changes, Carlo Cudicini, Jermaine Jenas and Jermain Defoe also coming in, with Heurelho Gomes - who injured a shoulder in Friday training - Benoit Assou-Ekotto, Wilson Palacios and Peter Crouch missing out."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 8:49 am

EVERTON v WEST HAM TEAM NEWS"Everton manager David Moyes names the same starting line-up that drew at Liverpool last weekend, with returning duo Phil Jagielka and Louis Saha on the bench. Revived West Ham boss Avram Grant welcomes back Scott Parker and Frederic Piquionne, while Mark Noble is also fit to start. Freddie Sears makes way for Luis Boa Morte, while Carlton Cole is out after failing a late fitness test."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 8:49 am

BLACKPOOL v SUNDERLAND TEAM NEWS"Despite reports of a £4m offer from Liverpool having been rejected, Charlie Adam captains a Blackpool side sporting just one change from the XI beaten by West Brom last week, Matt Phillips replacing DJ Campbell. Sunderland manager Steve Bruce also makes just the one change following Darren Bent's £24m departure, Bolo Zenden the striker's replacement with Asamoah Gyan tasked with a lone frontman role."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 8:52 am

MANCHESTER UNITED v BIRMINGHAM TEAM NEWS"Paul Scholes remains on the bench for United who will be unhappy that Rio Ferdinand unexpectedly misses out with that groin injury. Chris Smalling takes the England captain's place while John O'Shea comes in for suspended Rafael. Ryan Giggs and Nani on the wings as Darren Fletcher takes a day off from central midfield. Birmingham pick new-boy David Bentley on one flank with Alexander Hleb on the other."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 8:56 am

FULHAM v STOKE TEAM NEWS"Andrew Johnson's reward for coming off the bench to score Fulham's equaliser in last week's draw with Wigan is a place in the starting line-up at the expense of Simon Davies, while Moussa Dembele comes in for Diomansy Kamara. New signing Steve Sidwell has to make do with a place amongst the substitutes. Stoke boss Tony Pulis, after making 10 changes for the midweek FA Cup win over Cardiff, is forced into one switch from the side that beat Bolton last weekend as Danny Collins replaces the injured Danny Higginbottom. New arrival John Carew sits next to the possibly departing Ricardo Fuller on the bench."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 8:57 am

ARSENAL v WIGAN TEAM NEWS"Arsenal make five changes from the side that beat Leeds in the FA Cup in midweek, including the return of skipper Cesc Fabregas and striker Robin van Persie. Wigan make only one change, with Steven Caldwell coming in for Antolin Alcaraz."

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 8:58 am

RED CARD

At Pride Park, Derby are down to 10 men after Dean Moxey picks up his second booking for a lunge on Rob Earnshaw. Forest lead 1-0, and they are into injury time.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 9:04 am

GOALFLASH:

Man Utd 1-0 Birmingham (Berbatov)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 9:05 am

GOALFLASH:

Man Utd 1-0 Birmingham (Berbatov)Man Utd goal: The perfect start for United in the opening minutes, but a nightmare for Birmingham. Where is there defence? John O'Shea flicks on a Ryan Giggs corner... the ball is going in anyway but Dimitar Berbatov is on the line to make sure, and steal the goal too.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 9:08 am

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Man Utd 1-0 Birmingham (Berbatov)Man Utd goal: The perfect start for United in the opening minutes, but a nightmare for Birmingham. Where is there defence? John O'Shea flicks on a Ryan Giggs corner... the ball is going in anyway but Dimitar Berbatov is on the line to make sure, and steal the goal too.That Dimitar Berbatov goal came after 95 seconds, and arrived before Newcastle and Spurs had even kicked off. That game HAS started now though...

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 9:09 am

In London, at the Emirates (Arsenal's ground), David Beckham is in the stands munching on chocolate.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 9:16 am

Bad news for Tottenham, Gareth Bale has had a recurrence of an old back injury and is going off - to be replaced by Sebastien Bassong.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 9:17 am

GOALFLASH:

Blackpool 0-1 Sunderland (Richardson)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 9:21 am

GOALFLASH:

Blackpool 0-1 Sunderland (Richardson)Sunderland goal: The Black Cats break quickly - and break the deadlock - when Kieran Richardson runs clear and supplies a neat finish. Richardson then celebrates by removing his shinpad - which seems to have a message written on it. Strange. Blackpool defender Neal Eardley was off the pitch and getting treatment, following a kick in the face by Richarson, when the goal is scored.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 9:24 am

GOALFLASH:

Arsenal 1-0 Wigan (Van Persie)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 9:25 am

GOALFLASH:

Arsenal 1-0 Wigan (Van Persie)Arsenal goal: After a patient build-up by the Gunners, Alex Song slips Robin van Persie clear and he lashes home an unstoppable first-time shot. Wigan are appealing for offside but to no avail.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 9:28 am

GOALFLASH:

Everton 0-1 West Ham (Spector)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 9:31 am

GOALFLASH:

Everton 0-1 West Ham (Spector)West Ham goal: After surviving a spell of Everton pressure, the Hammers take the lead. Luis Boa Morte powers down the left and crosses for Jonathan Spector to turn the ball home, for his first Premier League goal.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 9:32 am

GOALFLASH:

Man Utd 2-0 Birmingham (Berbatov)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 9:34 am

GOALFLASH:

Man Utd 2-0 Birmingham (Berbatov)Man Utd goal: Again, where is the Birmingham defence? Roger Johnson gives the ball away, Wayne Rooney feeds Dimitar Berbatov, and he cuts inside before firing home. The Blues could not have made it much easier for their hosts.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 9:36 am

GOALFLASH:

Fulham 1-0 Stoke (Dempsey)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 9:39 am

GOALFLASH:

Blackpool 0-2 Sunderland (Richardson)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 9:39 am

GOALFLASH:

Fulham 1-0 Stoke (Dempsey)Fulham goal: Stoke have had plenty of chances but it is Fulham who find the net first. Andy Johnson gets round the back of their defence and sends in a low cross that Clint Dempsey slides home from point-blank range.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 9:39 am

Miss-of-the-day at the Emirates. It would be if the Gunners had managed to shoot. Theo Walcott is clean through with only the Wigan keeper to beat but, bizarrely, he chooses to pass to Cesc Fabregas, who is running in behind him and to his left. Mohamed Diame slides in to clear the danger. A total waste.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 9:42 am

GOALFLASH:

Blackpool 0-2 Sunderland (Richardson)Sunderland goal: Steed Malbranque does brilliantly to get down the left flank and composes himself before finding Kieran Richardson, who fires a precise low first-time shot just inside the post. Blackpool pay the price for pushing too many men forward in search of an equaliser

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 9:43 am

Trouble for Spurs, and the closest we've come to a goal at St James' Park as Newcastle striker Leon Best outmuscles Sebastien Bassong at the back post to prod Jose Enrique's deep cross goalwards, his effort coming back off the underside of the bar and away.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:23 am

LATEST:

Man Utd 4-0 Birmingham (Berbatov)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:24 am

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Man Utd 4-0 Birmingham (Berbatov)Man Utd goal: United have scored so many goals. That's four not three. Dimitar Berbatov has his hat-trick, though, latching on to a Ryan Giggs cross to fire home. Simple.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:24 am

PENALTY to FULHAM

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:24 am

RED CARD

Stoke's Ryan Shawcross

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:24 am

GOALFLASH

Fulham 2-0 Stoke (Dempsey pen)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:25 am

GOALFLASH

Fulham 2-0 Stoke (Dempsey pen)Fulham goal: It just gets worse and worse for Stoke. Ryan Shawcross is sent off for clumsily bringing down Clint Dempsey in the area and Dempsey gets up to fire home the resulting spot-kick.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:25 am

GOALFLASH:

Arsenal 2-0 Wigan (Van Persie)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:25 am

GOALFLASH:

Arsenal 2-0 Wigan (Van Persie)Arsenal goal: A lovely little goal, this one. Cesc Fabregas clips a ball over the top of the Wigan defence and Robin van Persie, running into the area, diverts it into the net with a first-time finish.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:26 am

GOALFLASH:

Newcastle 1-0 Tottenham (Coloccini)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:26 am

GOALFLASH:

Newcastle 1-0 Tottenham (Coloccini)Oh no!!

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:26 am

GOALFLASH:

Newcastle 1-0 Tottenham (Coloccini)Newcastle goal: Deadlock broken at St James' Park. Fabricio Coloccini chests down a Danny Guthrie pass and hammers in his shot from the edge of the box. Carlo Cudicini gets a good hand to the ball, but cannot keep it out. The Tottenham keeper should do better there.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:27 am

Dimitar Berbatov becomes the first player to score three Premier League hat-tricks in a season since Ruud van Nistelrooy in 2002/2003.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:31 am

MISSED PENALTY Arsenal's Robin van Persie (he skied it miles over)Arsenal missed pen:Gary Caldwell sees red for bringing down Cesc Fabregas and Robin van Persie steps up to try to complete his hat-trick from the spot... but gets it horribly wrong and blasts it way, way over the bar. He holds his head in his hands afterwards, and I am not surprised. A terrible effort.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:34 am

It should be 2-0 to Newcastle, Peter Lovenkrands set through on the Spurs goal by Joey Barton's slide-rule pass - but Carlo Cudicini is out well to save at the Dane's feet and keep Tottenham in it. And it could have been 2-0 to West Ham too. Zavon Hines just fired wide when well placed from a Jonathan Spector cross.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:35 am

GOALFLASH:

Man Utd 5-0 Birmingham (Nani)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:35 am

GOALFLASH:

Man Utd 5-0 Birmingham (Nani)Five!!!!!

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:41 am

GOALFLASH:

Man Utd 5-0 Birmingham (Nani)Man Utd goal: I was just writing that the chances keep coming for Manchester United... so, too, it seems do the goals. Nani had been wasteful a few minutes earlier when he screwed a shot wide but this time he makes no mistake with an angled drive past Ben Foster. It's a bit like shooting practice for the United strikers, and the Blues are being taken to the cleaners.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:41 am

GOALFLASH:

Everton 1-1 West Ham (Bilyaletdinov)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:42 am

GOALFLASH:

Everton 1-1 West Ham (Bilyaletdinov)Everton goal: Phil Neville's cross is headed down by Marouane Fellaini and, when Frederic Piquionne tries to clear, he only finds the scourge of text commentators, Diniyar Bilyaletdinov, who smashes home a superb finish. All-square again at Goodison.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:44 am

GOALFLASH:

Arsenal 3-0 Wigan (Van Persie hat-trick)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:44 am

PENALTY to Blackpool

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:45 am

PENALTY to BlackpoolGOALFLASH Blackpool 1-2 Sunderland (Adam pen)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:46 am

GOALFLASH:

Arsenal 3-0 Wigan (Van Persie hat-trick)Arsenal goal: He had to wait a while, but Robin van Persie does get his hat-trick, making it two in the Premier League today. He runs into smash home after Theo Walcott holds the ball up for him inside the box.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:47 am

GOALFLASH:

Everton 1-2 West Ham (Piquionne)

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:49 am

RED CARD West Ham's Frederic Piquionne

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:50 am

GOALFLASH Blackpool 1-2 Sunderland (Adam pen)Blackpool goal: Hope for the Seasiders but it is a soft penalty to be honest because Nedum Onuoha makes very little contact with David Vaughan. Still, it's a spot-kick, which Charlie Adam steps up to fire home.

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Written By:Philip Enoon01/22/11 at 10:52 am

GOALFLASH:

Everton 1-2 West Ham (Piquionne)RED CARD West Ham's Frederic PiquionneWest Ham goal/red card: Incredible scenes at Goodison Park. Frederic Piquionne puts West Ham back in front with a towering header from Wayne Bridge's cross. He is then promptly sent off for a second yellow card after jumping in to celebrate the strike with the jubilant Hammers fans. Moments earlier, Seamus Coleman had missed an absolutely gilt-edged chance to put the Toffees 2-1 ahead. What a finish to this match... and it is not over yet.